
Peter Larson
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Oregon

Peter Larson
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Oregon
OR-02 Republican nominee?
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAdmissions counselor
PartyRepublican
LocationOregon
BackgroundAdmissions counselor
EducationWestern Oregon University (M.A.T.)
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Notable personal detailsPeter J. Larson is an Oregon Republican who ran for U.S. House in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in the May 19, 2026 primary. He has worked as an admissions counselor and previously as a teacher. He has described his platform as focused on government accountability, affordability, and increased constituent access through regular town halls.
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Political Positions
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.
Latest News
Peter Larson is in the news because of reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called Libertarian candidates in Iowa congressional races and urged them to drop out, prompting a Hatch Act complaint from Sen. Ron Wyden. The complaint says the calls may have involved official influence in closely watched House contests. The summaries do not provide much direct detail about Larson himself, but he appears tied to the Iowa race affected by the ballot-access dispute.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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