Jack Tibbetts

Lane, Linn County candidates compete for open Oregon Senate seat

Nathan Wilk

The Oregon State Senate seat for District 7 is on the ballot this November. Three candidates are running: Republican Jack Tibbetts, Democrat Sierrah Williams, and Libertarian Caleb Ticer.

News Briefs

Tibbetts holds lead over Cate in 6th District Oregon Senate GOP primary

Nathan Wilk

The open seat is currently held by Republican Cedric Hayden, who was barred from running for reelection after participating in a lengthy legislative walkout in 2023.

Oregon State Senate District Candidates (left to right): Jami Cate, Jack Tibbetts, Nicole De Graff

Politics & Government

Linn and Lane County Republicans compete for open Oregon State Senate seat

Nathan Wilk

Oregon State Sen. Cedric Hayden has been barred from seeking reelection after joining a legislative walkout two years ago. On May 19, Republican voters in Senate District 6 will choose their nominee to replace him.