Mary Dirksen
Republican · Candidate for Oregon State Senate · District 19 — OR
Mary Dirksen is a candidate for Oregon State Senate (District 19) in OR . 2026 General Election. Public profile on Ballotpedia.
Office
Oregon State Senate
District
District 19 — OR
Party
Republican
State
OR
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
State senators vote on statewide laws and budgets and often confirm appointments. Their decisions shape education funding, healthcare rules, and taxes.
- Part of the state’s upper legislative chamber in most states.
- Negotiates major statewide policy with the house/assembly and governor.
What this office can do
- Pass or block state legislation.
- Shape the state budget.
- Confirm certain appointments (where state law allows).
- Investigate state agencies.
What this office cannot do alone
- Write federal law.
- Directly set municipal zoning alone.
- Act as a court of appeals.
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- Republican
- State Senate
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