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2016Final results

2016 election for Oregon House District 56

Oregon House of Representatives · Oregon

Werner Reschke (R) won with 48.6% of the vote, defeating Al Switzer (D) by 8.4 points.

Werner ReschkeRepublican · winner
48.6%13,272
Al SwitzerDemocrat
40.3%10,983
Jonah HakansonOther party
10.9%2,961
27,282 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenR+13.92000R+32.12004R+33.52006R+8.42016R+43.82018R+45.32020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET