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Republican
David Medina

David Medina

Overview

Current roleSmall business owner

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationOregon

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BackgroundSmall business owner

Notable personal detailsDavid Medina is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his occupation as a small business owner and conservative social media journalist, and has campaigned as a Portland-area Oregonian. He has participated in campaign events and media interviews across Oregon during the 2026 primary campaign.

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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 updatedMay 21, 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 tied Medina to his past involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, which is part of the scrutiny around his campaign.

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Polls

Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
6.9%
36.9%
18.1%
17.6%
David Medina
D. Medina
Christine Drazan
C. Drazan
Chris Dudley
C. Dudley
Ed Diehl
E. Diehl
Danielle Bethell
D. Bethell
Date (Start - End)SpreadMedinaDrazanDudleyDiehlBethell
Polling Average
Drazan+30.0
6.9%36.9%18.1%17.6%2.0%
Nelson ResearchApr 14 - 17
Drazan+30.0
6.9%36.9%18.1%17.6%2.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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