IndependentNo state or federal office held2026 general: counting
Melisa Finkle
Ran for Oregon Senate District 16 in 2026; the count goes on.
Every race Finkle has run
Margin: how far Finkle finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oregon Senate District 16 | General | Counting | Courtney Bangs (R), Rachel Armitage (D) | 4.2% | −46.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Oregon Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Finkle has run against
- Courtney Bangs (R) · 2026 general
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Oregon Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- Oregon Senate District 16 · lean R+3.3 · 21st most Democratic of 30
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns)