Economy
Supports incentives for local job growth and small businesses as an approach to reducing household costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
David Brock Smith
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Oregon
THE PERSON
Background
David Brock Smith’s voter pamphlet biography describes him as a small-business owner and state senator from southwest Oregon. It lists previous service as a state representative and county commissioner, along with work in business management and economic development.
Roots
- Career: Small-business owner and business manager; economic development work
- Public service: State senator; previous state representative and county commissioner
Education
- Lists Pacific High School, SOCC and SOU; degrees and completion dates are not specified.
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.
Government spending
Calls for reducing unnecessary government spending and combating fraud; the statement does not supply a complete budget.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Homelessness & treatment
Supports drug and mental-health treatment combined with accountability and ending permanent street camping.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Data centers
Supports holding data centers responsible for their resource and utility impacts and preventing costs from shifting to households.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · 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.