OR-02 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAdmissions counselor
PartyRepublican
LocationOregon
BackgroundAdmissions counselor
EducationWestern Oregon University (M.A.T.)
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Notable personal detailsPeter James Larson is a Republican candidate who ran for U.S. House in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He has worked as an admissions counselor and previously worked as a teacher. In the 2026 Republican primary for OR-02, he challenged incumbent Rep. Cliff Bentz.
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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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