Polling Average
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36.9%
18.1%
17.6%
Republican
David Medina
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
$230.7K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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 for governor of Oregon, but he did not qualify for the main Republican candidate debate because he did not meet the party’s fundraising and donor thresholds. He is part of a contested Republican primary that is now underway, with ballots being cast in the May 19 election. Earlier coverage also noted his candidacy in the context of other Jan. 6 defendants seeking office.
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Articles
TOThe Oregonian2 days ago
Oregon May 19 primary: Race for governor, gas tax on ballot
Neutral
TOThe Oregonian29 days 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 Oregonian1 month ago
Top GOP candidates for Oregon governor set to debate for 1st time this week
Negative
Polls
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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