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Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
$230.7K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMedia figure
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOregon
BackgroundMedia figure
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EducationGeorge Fox University (graduate)
Notable personal detailsDavid Medina is an Oregon Republican political candidate and conservative media figure who ran in the 2026 Republican primary for Governor of Oregon. He is based in Sherwood, Oregon and is a graduate of George Fox University. He was charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach, pleaded not guilty, and was later pardoned.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strong immigration enforcement, publicly expressing support for ICE and deportations of criminal noncitizens and participating in pro‑ICE actions. Public social posts and reporting indicate a law‑and‑order framing of immigration rather than advocacy for expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has publicly advocated armed action in at least one past message and frames his politics around constitutional/gun-rights rhetoric; his campaign emphasizes restoring constitutional values and a tough stance on public safety. Available public statements indicate support for armed resistance rather than new firearm restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
David Medina is running in Oregon’s Republican gubernatorial primary, but he did not qualify for the party debate because he fell short of the fundraising and donor thresholds. The race is now in the final stretch ahead of the May 19 primary, where only registered Republicans can vote. Recent coverage has also noted his candidacy in the context of other Jan. 6 defendants seeking office.
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Articles
TOThe Oregonian23 days ago
Oregon May 19 primary: Race for governor, gas tax on ballot
Neutral
TOThe Oregonian2 months ago
New poll shows 1 candidate way ahead in Republican race for Oregon governor
Neutral
SSSpokane Spokesman-Review2 months ago
Sara Pequeño: Jan. 6 rioters are running for office. Sounds about right
Negative
TOThe Oregonian2 months ago
Top GOP candidates for Oregon governor set to debate for 1st time this week
Negative
Polls
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
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