OR-04 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSocial worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationOregon
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BackgroundSocial worker
EducationUniversity of Southern California — PhD, Social Work
Notable personal detailsMelissa Bird is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District (2026). She is a social worker and small business owner, and has worked as an adjunct professor at Portland State University, California State University San Bernardino, the University of Southern California, and the University of Utah. She previously served as executive director of the Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah. She lives in Corvallis, Oregon with her husband and three children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports changing tax policies to reduce regressive burdens on working-class families and calls for expanded federal social spending (fully funding SNAP, WIC, CHIP), raising the minimum wage to $25/hour, and providing universal childcare. Emphasizes shifting government priorities away from corporate interests toward investments that help families and communities thrive.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and major expansion of access, including prioritizing healthcare and mental health as central campaign issues. Advocates investing in preventive care to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
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Immigration & Border
Supports ending militarization of the border, establishing a simple fair path to citizenship including amnesty with a small civil fine, and framing immigration policy around human dignity rather than enforcement-first approaches.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting the right to abortion, access to contraception and fertility care, and enshrining comprehensive reproductive-health access including age-appropriate sex education. Opposes restrictions that would limit reproductive health services.
Climate & Energy
The candidate prioritizes urgent action on environment and climate, stating “We Don’t Have Time To Play Politics With The Planet” and listing Environment & Climate as a named issue area on her campaign issues page. The campaign frames climate/environment as a policy priority while not listing explicit Green New Deal–style commitments on the visible issue overview.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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