Tim LeMaster, a Republican, is running for Oregon House of Representatives District 43 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. Democrat Tawna Sanchez is also on the ballot.
LeMaster, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small-business owner, said in responses submitted through BallotReady that he wants to foster a business-friendly environment and expand school choice for middle-class and lower-income families.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Oregon House of Representatives, District 43
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Education: Associate's degree in expedition warfare school, Marine Corps University (2008); associate's degree in command and staff college, Marine Corps University (2012); bachelor's degree in marketing, Portland Community College (2015); bachelor's degree in marketing, Colorado State University Global (2015)
- Current work: Residential property manager, self-employed (2013–present); part owner, NOCO Waterjet Corp; founder and president, Ecoglitter (2018–present)
Experience and public service
LeMaster served in the U.S. Marine Corps across two decades, according to BallotReady profile data. His military career included roles as lead photographer (1993–1995), senior photographer (1995–1998), media production specialist (1999–2001) and special projects officer and officer in charge of the photography section (2002–2004).
He later served as media production manager (2004–2009), personal assistant to the CEO (2009) and media project manager (2009–2013).
After leaving the military, LeMaster became a self-employed residential property manager in 2013. He founded Ecoglitter in 2018. He is also a part owner of NOCO Waterjet Corp.
On the issues
The following responses reflect LeMaster's own statements, submitted through BallotReady.
Education
LeMaster said parents should have the right to make decisions in their children's education. He supports a voucher system that would let parents choose public or private schooling.
"Wealthy families have the means to freely choose high quality education alternatives to place their kids on a path to success," LeMaster said. "As your legislator I will support middle class and lower income families having those same life-making opportunities."
Economy
LeMaster said burdensome and arbitrary regulations at all levels of government create obstacles for budding entrepreneurs and established businesses. He called for fostering a business-friendly environment to support individual growth and success.
Housing
LeMaster said Oregon can adopt a data-driven homeless program modeled on Houston's approach, which he described as a great success. He pointed to the Bybee Lakes New Hope Center in Portland as a similar model and said a safe environment would allow Portland to once again grow and thrive.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
