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Barbara J Kahl

U.S. House District 1

2026 Oregon U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Oregon U.S. House — District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
VerifiedSource: Oregon Secretary of State ORESTAR
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 1 · Republican · Candidate
VerifiedOfficial records: Oregon Secretary of State ORESTAR
Identity match
Identity verified in official records
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Election: 2026 General Election

Ballot name: Barbara J Kahl

Office: US Representative, 1st District

Party nomination: Republican

Qualified for office: Yes

ORESTAR filing 25383: Republican; Nominated; filed 06/25/2026

Candidate-filed occupation: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Relief and specialized care in equine and small animal medicine; professional support for animal shelters, 4H and FFA youth.

Candidate-filed prior government experience: Public Policy Advocate, testimony for legislation, defining new legislation in coordination with multiple advocates American Samoa Government Dept of Health, Territorial Veterinarian. Responsible for Veterinary Care, Public Health, and Legislation in Animal Welfare. US Department of Agriculture Accredited Veterinarian, US Navy Ship's Ombudsman: Volunteer liaison for the US Navy, facilitating vital communication between command and families US Marine Corp Riding Instructor, Camp Smith Military Base, Aiea, HI

Candidate-filed email: [email protected]

Official and campaign contacts

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Experience

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Current occupation

CANDIDATE_FILED_OFFICIAL_BIOGRAPHY

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Relief and specialized care in equine and small animal medicine; professional support for animal shelters, 4H and FFA youth.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Relief and specialized care in equine and small animal medicine; professional support for animal shelters, 4H and FFA youth.

Occupational background

CANDIDATE_FILED_OFFICIAL_BIOGRAPHY

Paid: Intel Americas: Administrative Assistant supporting Purchasing, Finance, Academics; President Cross-Site Administrative Council Unpaid: Agriculture and Animal Welfare Policy Advocate: Providing expert legislative testimony to protect farming economics and production lands from corporate and foreign interests. Founder, United SPCA and Project for Animal Wellness Solutions (PAWS): entrepreneurial lead for territorial veterinary outreach

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Paid: Intel Americas: Administrative Assistant supporting Purchasing, Finance, Academics; President Cross-Site Administrative Council Unpaid: Agriculture and Animal Welfare Policy Advocate: Providing expert legislative testimony to protect farming economics and production lands from corporate and foreign interests. Founder, United SPCA and Project for Animal Wellness Solutions (PAWS): entrepreneurial lead for territorial veterinary outreach

Prior government experience

CANDIDATE_FILED_OFFICIAL_BIOGRAPHY

Public Policy Advocate, testimony for legislation, defining new legislation in coordination with multiple advocates American Samoa Government Dept of Health, Territorial Veterinarian. Responsible for Veterinary Care, Public Health, and Legislation in Animal Welfare. US Department of Agriculture Accredited Veterinarian, US Navy Ship's Ombudsman: Volunteer liaison for the US Navy, facilitating vital communication between command and families US Marine Corp Riding Instructor, Camp Smith Military Base, Aiea, HI

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Public Policy Advocate, testimony for legislation, defining new legislation in coordination with multiple advocates American Samoa Government Dept of Health, Territorial Veterinarian. Responsible for Veterinary Care, Public Health, and Legislation in Animal Welfare. US Department of Agriculture Accredited Veterinarian, US Navy Ship's Ombudsman: Volunteer liaison for the US Navy, facilitating vital communication between command and families US Marine Corp Riding Instructor, Camp Smith Military Base, Aiea, HI

Education

CANDIDATE_FILED_OFFICIAL_BIOGRAPHY

Hilhi, Hillsboro, Oregon — 12th — Diploma — Sciences, College Prepatory; Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medic — 20th — Doctoral degree — Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University — 16th — Bachelor's degree — Animal Science; Oregon State University — 16th — Other — Minor in Chemistry; Portland Community College Rock Creek and Sylvania — NA — Other — Math / Accounting

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Hilhi, Hillsboro, Oregon — 12th — Diploma — Sciences, College Prepatory; Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medic — 20th — Doctoral degree — Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University — 16th — Bachelor's degree — Animal Science; Oregon State University — 16th — Other — Minor in Chemistry; Portland Community College Rock Creek and Sylvania — NA — Other — Math / Accounting

Positions and priorities

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Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$4,466.06
Total disbursements
$3,554.55
Cash on hand
$211.69
Committee debt
$10,869.62
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Candidate ID: H6OR01308

Name: KAHL, BARBARA J DR DVM

Office: House

State: OR

District: 01

Coverage start: 2026-04-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $4466.06

Total disbursements: $3554.55

Cash on hand: $211.69

Debts owed by committee: $10869.62

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Complete public-action archive

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Candidate positions

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Oregon candidate filing — Barbara J Kahl

    Oregon Secretary of State ORESTAR

    Open Oregon Secretary of State ORESTAR
  2. Official campaign contact filing

    DR KAHL FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  3. Campaign-finance record

    Barbara J Kahl — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
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