OR-02 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAdmissions counselor
PartyRepublican
LocationOregon
BackgroundAdmissions counselor
EducationB.A., Oregon State University
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Notable personal detailsPeter James Larson is a Republican who ran for U.S. House in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He has worked as an admissions counselor at Eastern Oregon University and previously worked as a high school teacher. He holds a B.A. from Oregon State University and an M.A.T. from Western Oregon University.
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Healthcare
Peter Larson identifies rural healthcare access, pharmacy closures, drug costs, and Medicaid reimbursements as key concerns for eastern Oregon and calls for congressional action to address those problems. Public reporting cites him criticizing proposed federal legislation he says would cut Medicaid and harm rural providers. His statements focus on problems to be solved rather than endorsing a clear, specific federal policy such as Medicare for All, a public option, or major privatization measures.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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