David Brock Smith

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says "this campaign is about putting Oregon first" and lists affordable living, safer communities, good-paying jobs and responsible government as his focus.[3]
• Describes himself as a third-generation Southwest Oregon resident and small businessman who will put Oregonians first in Washington, as he says he has in Salem.[1],[2]
• Says he will bring "a strong rural voice" to the U.S. Senate and work for Oregonians "not for political insiders."[2]
• Says he fought the 2025 state gas tax increase and will keep working to stop new tax increases, eliminate fraud and cut unnecessary spending.[1]

Background

• State Senator, District 1 (Deputy Leader), Oregon State Senate · 2023–present[4],[5]
• State Representative, District 1, Oregon House of Representatives · 2017–2023[4],[5]
• Commissioner (chair and vice chair), Curry County Board of Commissioners · Elected 2012[4],[5]
• City Council President, City of Port Orford[4]
• Owner and manager of his family's restaurant and lounge, Port Orford[4],[1]

Education

• B.A., Southern Oregon University[5],[1]
• A.A., Southwestern Oregon Community College[5],[1]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Opposes new tax increases and says he fought the 2025 gas tax increase; calls for eliminating fraud and cutting unnecessary government spending.[1],[6]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports incentives for job growth, more affordable housing and support for local small businesses.[1],[6]
• Housing
  On homelessness, supports drug and mental health treatment paired with accountability, and ending permanent street camping.[1],[6]
• Public Safety
  Supports law enforcement and accountability and consequences for repeat offenders.[6]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports active forest management, fuel reduction and work with landowners to reduce wildfire risk, and says this would supply local timber and rural jobs.[6]
• Energy & Environment
  Says data centers should be held accountable so their effects on water, farmland and energy costs are not shifted onto Oregon households.[1]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words