Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley is the Democratic incumbent in the Oregon U.S. Senate race. $4.5M raised, $2.0M spent and $6.8M cash through Jun 30, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 98%. Forecasters rate the race Safe D.
Campaign finance$4.5M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $4,540,974 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $1,979,569 |
| Cash on hand | $6,828,404 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $0 |
| Filing covers through | Jun 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $3,538,522 | 77.9% |
| PACs and other committees | $477,520 | 10.5% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $524,932 | 11.6% |
Donor portrait59% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $3,956,325 | 59% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $455,479 | 7% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $474,489 | 7% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $656,867 | 10% |
| $2,000 and up | $1,175,231 | 17% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OR | $3,007,370 | 70% |
| CA | $289,263 | 7% |
| WA | $135,664 | 3% |
| NY | $131,495 | 3% |
| IL | $89,691 | 2% |
| DC | $89,404 | 2% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $81,804 |
| Corson & Johnson | $14,000 |
| Paulson Coletti | $14,000 |
| Kafoury & Mcdougal | $11,500 |
| Intel | $7,608 |
| Ohsu | $7,008 |
| Oregon First Realty | $7,000 |
| Metro West Ambula | $7,000 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $248,661 |
| Null | $81,804 |
| Physician | $49,055 |
| Ceo | $38,600 |
| Professor | $23,581 |
| Manager | $23,338 |
| Government Relations | $22,425 |
| Business Owner | $19,600 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceSafe D, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Safe D Estimate
Oregon Senate race: full ratings and odds · Oregon ballot · All Senate races
Public attention8,914 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | 8,914 | 77% |
| David Brock Smith | 2,632 | 23% |
Reported Views of Jeff Merkley on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Elsewhere: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official website · X (Twitter) · links matched through Wikidata and checked against the member or candidate record
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.