Oregon citizens will have an opportunity to choose their representative in the U.S. Senate during the general election scheduled for November 8, 2022. The primary front runners of this race are incumbent Ron Wyden, Democrat, and Jo Rae Perkins, Republican.

The winner of the election will take the Senate seat currently occupied by Democrat Ron Wyden, who assumed office in 1996. The results of this election will have an impact on the U.S. Senate’s partisan balance. 

Jo Rae Perkins boasts of a rich career experience including serving as an insurance agent, a financial adviser, a personal banker, and a real estate agent. Perkins received criticism for being a believer in QAnon. On her campaign website, Perkins pledges to do the best for all residents of Oregon, including the young and old, business people, farmers, and ranchers, among others. She also promises to support any bills that adhere to the constitution, vote against tyranny, and vote for freedom and liberty.

Ron Wyden is famous for being a strong leader, especially on matters that are important to Oregonians. He is known for holding town meetings every year that brings together all the 36 counties of Oregon, consequently earning him two recognitions; "Democracy Defender" and "MVP". He first came to office as Oregon’s U.S. Senate representative in 1996. Ron believes in building consensus as a strategy to solve major challenges besides his innovative way of approaching serious problems, especially the ones touching on environmental conservation, technology, and health care. Wyden is seeking his 5th full term in the U.S. Senate.

The question for debate is, between Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Jo Rae Perkins, who is likely to better represent Oregon in the U.S. Senate?