
Peter Larson

Peter Larson
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Overview
Current roleTeacher
PartyRepublican
LocationOregon
BackgroundTeacher
Notable personal detailsPeter James Larson is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been described in Oregon media coverage as a former teacher and an admissions counselor, and he ran in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Cliff Bentz. Larson’s campaign messaging has emphasized government accountability (including holding public town halls), affordability, and healthcare access and costs.
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Positions
Healthcare
Peter Larson is focused on healthcare access in rural Oregon and has criticized votes to cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits. He has described rural healthcare as an important issue and framed opposition to federal cuts as a motivation for his campaign.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports a functioning immigration system that keeps borders secure while providing legal pathways for people who are willing to contribute; he opposes heavy-handed enforcement practices and describes the goal as a “robust and not broken immigration policy” with open doors rather than an open border.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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