Barbara Kahl
Candidate · U.S. House · Oregon
Republican · Challenger3%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatOregon, district 1
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
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The district
OR-1 · Oregon
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Veterinarian.
The campaign · in their wordsdrkahlforcongress.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“No MoreWaiting - OnlyReal Action”
Plank 1 · campaign site
Economic Growth
“Small business support, infrastructure investment, and jobs that keep families in Oregon.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Education & School Choice
“Stronger Public Schools, School Choice, Teacher Freedom, Vocational Pathways, and funding that follows the student.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Healthcare for Families & Veterans
“Putting Oregon families first-lowering costs, strengthening care for our veterans, and ensuring quality healthcare reaches every corner of the 1st District.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 19 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 12 statements
Right
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · Oregon House, district 1 · 7 days out
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat / Working Families · incumbent · Left 39 on the record96%Barbara KahlRepublican · challenger · Right 37 from statements3%3937
76 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$17k
Raised
$17k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$14k
Itemized · 82% of individual
12
Named donors
100%
Itemized from Oregon
By occupation
$6k
$5k
$2k
$406
$250
By state
$14k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“More migrants is just more money in your piggy bank... Increasing children are found in secks trafficking houses.”
“the "Secure America Act" to provide 200 DHS employees specifically to find child exploitation rings for prosecution”
“Firearms have been the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens... That statistic is real and warrants serious attention.”
On the ballot with them · Oregon, Nov 3, 2026
OR Senate
Jeff Merkley (D/WF) · 98%
vs. David Brock Smith (R) · 2%
OR Governor
Tina Kotek (D/WF) · 80%
vs. Christine Drazan (R/L) · 20%
OR-2
Cliff Bentz (R) · 96%
vs. Chris Beck (D/IP) · 5%
OR-3
Maxine Dexter (D) · 99%
vs. Loran Ayles (R) · 4%
OR-4
Val Hoyle (D/WF) · 95%
vs. Monique DeSpain (R/L) · 4%
OR-5
Janelle Bynum (D) · 97%
vs. Patti Adair (R/L) · 2%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Barbara Kahl
Candidate · U.S. House · Oregon
Republican · Challenger3%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Bonamici (D/WF), inc.
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“No MoreWaiting - OnlyReal Action”
Plank 1
Economic Growth
“Small business support, infrastructure investment, and jobs that keep families in Oregon.”
Plank 2
Education & School Choice
“Stronger Public Schools, School Choice, Teacher Freedom, Vocational Pathways, and funding that follows the student.”
Plank 3
Healthcare for Families & Veterans
“Putting Oregon families first-lowering costs, strengthening care for our veterans, and ensuring quality healthcare reaches every corner of the 1st District.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · drkahlforcongress.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Crime and justiceRight 31
Right, 31 points from center
ImmigrationRight 47
Right, 47 points from center
EducationRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Budget and taxesRight 39
Right, 39 points from center
Energy and landRight 24
Right, 24 points from center
Civil rightsRight 37
Right, 37 points from center
Health careRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Business and laborRight 28
Right, 28 points from center
Federal powerRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
GunsRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
TradeL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
Foreign policyRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
The race · OR-1 · 7 days out
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat / Working Families · incumbent · Left 39 on the record96%Barbara KahlRepublican · challenger · Right 37 from statements3%3937
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 82% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“More migrants is just more money in your piggy bank... Increasing children are found in secks trafficking houses.”
“the "Secure America Act" to provide 200 DHS employees specifically to find child exploitation rings for prosecution”
“Firearms have been the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens... That statistic is real and warrants serious attention.”
On the ballot with them · Oregon
OR SenateMerkley (D/WF) vs. Smith (R)98% · 2%OR GovernorKotek (D/WF) vs. Drazan (R/L)80% · 20%OR-2Bentz (R) vs. Beck (D/IP)96% · 5%OR-3Dexter (D) vs. Ayles (R)99% · 4%OR-4Hoyle (D/WF) vs. DeSpain (R/L)95% · 4%OR-5Bynum (D) vs. Adair (R/L)97% · 2%
All 8 Oregon races →Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll