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Oregon · State House of Representatives · 2026
Michael Welsh
Candidate for House District 21
Candidate list retrieved October 23, 2026 · page data built October 23, 2026
Ballot facts
- Name as listed
- Michael Welsh
- Office
- Oregon State House of Representatives, District 21
- Party
- Democrat, Working Families (as listed by the state)
- Seat
- 1 seat
- Election
- November 3, 2026 general
- Website
- Campaign website: www.welshfororegon.com (printed in the candidate's statement in the official voters' pamphlet)
- Candidate list
- Oregon Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet, "List of Candidates & Measures" (all 19 county editions combined)
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“says…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Says he will work to lower utility bills, seek tax relief for middle-class families and make child care more affordable. | Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Education | Supports teachers, safe schools and expanded career and technical education. | Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Public safety | Supports first responders and investment in mental health care, addiction treatment and prevention. | Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Housing | Says he will work to increase housing supply and expand first-time homebuyer assistance. | Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
Campaign finance
Not yet compiled. Candidates for the Oregon Legislature report to the state’s campaign-finance office, not the FEC. Their reports are public on the official Oregon campaign-finance search.
Record in office
No legislative record is linked to this candidate. Records are linked only when the candidate matches the current officeholder for this district by chamber, district and family name, to avoid misattribution.