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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index: R+32 (LegisLetter 2026)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (vs. 3.5% nationally, 2026 estimate)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 42.8 years (vs. 38.5 nationally); 16% of residents 70+
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Medicaid Enrollment: Approximately 40% of district residents enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) — among the highest rates in the nation. 1 in 4 Oregonians is on OHP.
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/Ethnic Composition: White (Non-Hispanic) 79.2%, Hispanic 15.5%, Two or More Races 3.3%, Black 0.8%, Asian 0.6%, Native American (tribal communities significant in Umatilla, Warm Springs, Burns Paiute areas)
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.4% (vs. 33.7% nationally); 10.3% lack a high school diploma
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 69.1% (vs. 65.5% nationally); median property value $366,400
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 9.3% (LegisLetter) / 13.8% (Data USA Census ACS)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $67,259 (vs. $78,538 national median)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 708,237
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Oregon Measure 110 (2020) — Decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs and fund addiction treatment (effects still debated through 2024) (2020) — passed, margin 58.5% Yes — 41.5% No
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Oregon Measure 109 (2023) — Establish a commission to set salaries for state elected officials (2023) — passed, margin 57.1% Yes — 42.9% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade) (share 0)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (Manufacturing — wood products, food processing) (share 0)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance) (share 0)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting) (share 0)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Les Schwab Tire Centers (headquartered in Bend) (7000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Wildhorse Resort & Casino (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) (1200 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: St. Charles Health System (Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond) (4500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Murphy Forest Products / Murphy Plywood (Oregon) (500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Bright Wood Corporation (Madras) (700 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Oregon's 2nd Congressional District is the largest in the state and 7th largest in the nation, covering roughly two-thirds of Oregon east of the Willamette Valley. The district is home to approximately 708,237 residents and is overwhelmingly rural. The population is 79.2% White (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5% Hispanic, with a median age of 42.8. Median household income is $67,259 with a poverty rate ranging from 9.3% (LegisLetter) to 13.8% (Data USA). Only 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — well below the national average — and 10.3% lack a high school diploma. Homeownership is 69.1% with median property value of $366,400. The economy is anchored by forestry and timber, agriculture and livestock, healthcare, and tribal enterprises. Approximately 40% of district residents are enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), compared to roughly 25% statewide. The district is heavily Republican (R+32 Cook PVI via LegisLetter) and voted overwhelmingly for Trump. Bentz has represented the district since 2021. The district is highly car-dependent (73.5% drive alone, 0.4% public transit) with an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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Voted nay on H.R. 5744 (Contempt of Congress resolution against Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee) on 2021-10-21: Despite voting to create the Jan. 6 commission, Bentz voted against holding Bannon in contempt for obstructing it. This inconsistency earned him an 'F' grade from Republican Accountability.
Date: 2021-10-21
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 5376 (Inflation Reduction Act — Medicare drug price negotiation, $35 insulin cap, clean energy tax credits, ACA premium subsidy extension) on 2022-08-12: Bentz voted against allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. His district skews older (median age 42.8, 16% of residents 70+), meaning a large share of his constituents rely on Medicare and would benefit from lower drug prices.
Date: 2022-08-12
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 8373 (Right to Contraception Act — Would codify the right to access birth control) on 2022-07-21: Bentz opposed codifying the right to contraception. He is also a self-described believer in personhood (life begins at conception) and supports making both abortion and birth control illegal. This stands in contrast to the more moderate social views in parts of his district.
Date: 2022-07-21
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 5 (Equality Act — Would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity) on 2021-02-25: Bentz voted against expanding civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. This vote aligns with his pattern of opposing LGBTQ rights legislation, including his flip on the Respect for Marriage Act.
Date: 2021-02-25
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.Res. 24 (Impeachment of Donald Trump — Incitement of insurrection following the January 6th Capitol attack) on 2021-01-13: Bentz called the impeachment a 'rush-to-judgment impeachment.' He was the only Oregon congressperson to vote against impeachment, distinguishing himself from all four Democrats in the state's delegation.
Date: 2021-01-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted not in office on H.R. 1628 (American Health Care Act of 2017 — Partial ACA repeal; CBO projected 23 million more uninsured; permitted states to waive essential health benefits) on 2017-05-04: Bentz was not yet in Congress. However, his subsequent Medicaid vote (BBB) and opposition to ACA expansion reflect a consistent pattern. In 2023 he voted against HR 5 (Equality Act), HR 1 (voting rights), Right to Contraception Act, and supported trans sports bans.
Date: 2017-05-04
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, and water systems) on 2021-11-05: Bentz voted against the bill but subsequently sought and celebrated federal infrastructure funding for Port of Coos Bay and The Dalles water supply. His district relies heavily on infrastructure: 69.1% homeownership with 73.5% of workers driving alone.
Date: 2021-11-05
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act — Federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages; codifies marriage equality) on 2022-12-08: Bentz flip-flopped from yes (July 2022) to no (December 2022), one of only 10 House Republicans to reverse. He offered no public explanation. The bill passed 258-169-1 with 39 Republican votes.
Date: 2022-12-08
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (119th Congress) (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — $4.5 trillion budget framework with $1.02 trillion in Medicaid cuts by 2034, SNAP restrictions, and permanent extension of 2017 tax cuts) on 2025-05-22: Bentz was the only member of Oregon's congressional delegation to vote yes. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the bill would cut $15 billion in federal dollars to Oregon. Approximately 40% of Bentz's district is on the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Bentz served on the subcommittee that helped craft the Medicaid cuts. Constituents protested him across the district.
Date: 2025-05-22
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on Electoral College Certification (Jan. 7, 2021) (Certification of 2020 presidential election results — Objection to Pennsylvania's electoral votes) on 2021-01-07: Bentz was Oregon's only Republican congressman and voted against certification on his fifth day in office, joining 138 other House Republicans. He later admitted seeing no evidence of irregularities but said he acted on 'principle.' This vote drew fierce constituent backlash and an 'F' democracy score.
Date: 2021-01-07
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Despite supporting the Jan. 6 commission, Bentz voted against impeaching Trump for inciting the insurrection (calling it a 'rush-to-judgment impeachment') and against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying the commission's subpoena. Republican Accountability gave him an 'F' on democracy.
Date: 2021-10-21
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Bentz then voted in support of creating the bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, becoming one of only 35 House Republicans to do so.
Date: 2021-05-19
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[statement] Later in the same OregonLive interview, Bentz conceded he 'saw no evidence' of election irregularities and 'didn't accept the president's claims that election fraud was so widespread that he actually won.'
Date: 2021-01-12
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Bentz voted against certifying Pennsylvania's electoral votes on January 7, 2021, citing 'concerns about the election.' He stated he 'joined many of my colleagues in asking for a congressional investigation and review into what has happened in states where election irregularities have been observed.'
Date: 2021-01-07
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Bentz voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the nonpartisan CBO projected would add trillions to the national deficit. The bill included approximately $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over a decade and extended the 2017 tax cuts disproportionately benefiting the wealthy.
Date: 2025-05-22
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[platform] Before voting for the Big Beautiful Bill in May 2025, Bentz vowed on his campaign website and in public statements to be a fiscal conservative who would not add to the national deficit.
Date: 2020-11-08
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Bentz previously voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act when it first passed the House on July 19, 2022.
Date: 2022-07-19
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Bentz voted against the Respect for Marriage Act on July 19, 2022 — and voted 'yes' on final passage in December 2022. No, that's incorrect. He voted yes in July 2022 and then flipped to no on December 8, 2022. The Hill identified him among 10 House Republicans who flipped from yes to no. Bentz offered no public explanation.
Date: 2022-12-08
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Tribal nations have been significant supporters of Bentz, including the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians ($6,600), the San Manuel Band of Pom Indians ($10,000), and other tribal entities, reflecting the large Native population and tribal presence across his district.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Bentz operates the leadership PAC 'Oregon Frontier PAC.' He had $1,056,344 cash on hand as of December 31, 2024.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Bentz's estimated net worth is approximately $7.0 million as of 2025, ranking 120th in Congress. He has approximately $1.5 million invested in publicly traded assets and has made only 5 trades totaling $407K — an unusually low volume for a sitting member. His trading performance has been above the market, gaining 19.80% over the past 12 months.
Date: 2025-06-06
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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In the 2025 calendar year, Bentz raised $619,784.65 with individual contributions of $288,844.77 and PAC contributions of $330,791.68. Top PACs included SpaceX PAC ($10,000), American Health Care Assn PAC ($7,500), American Optometric Association PAC ($7,500), and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association PAC ($7,000).
Date: 2025-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Bentz's top contributors in 2023–2024 were the Republican Main Street Partnership at $13,000, Bright Wood at $12,800, Murphy Forest Products at $12,000, National Assn of Broadcasters at $12,000, and National Assn of Realtors at $11,000.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Bentz's top contributing industry in 2023–2024 was Retired at $62,240, followed by Forestry & Forest Products at $58,640, Livestock at $48,400, Casinos/Gambling at $44,900, and Electric Utilities at $44,500.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Bentz raised $1,093,067 in the 2023–2024 election cycle. PAC contributions accounted for 50.05% ($566,552), large individual contributions 43.89% ($496,891), small individual contributions (<$200) 5.76% ($65,275), and candidate self-financing 0.29% ($3,300).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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