Government ethics
Proposes withholding congressional pay during shutdowns and banning insider trading by members of Congress.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Patti Adair
Candidate for U.S. House · Oregon · District 5
THE PERSON
Background
Patti Adair’s statement identifies her as a small-business owner, accountant and Deschutes County commissioner. It reports county-commission service beginning in 2019 and describes work involving veterans, public safety and local public spaces.
Roots
- Career: Accountant; small-business owner
- Public service: Deschutes County commissioner, reporting service since 2019
Education
- University of Oregon · B.A., History
- Central Washington University · B.S., Accounting
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Data centers
Supports legislation requiring disclosure of data-center effects on air quality, water quality and electricity costs.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Taxes
Supports making exemptions for tips, overtime and Social Security permanent and increasing their limits; details are not supplied in the statement.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Families
Supports increasing the Child Tax Credit limit.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Lists more accessible and affordable healthcare for working families as a priority without supplying a complete healthcare plan.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Oregon Secretary of State — November 2026 voters’ pamphlet book 14, candidate list p. 26 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.