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Patti Adair

U.S. House District 5

2026 Oregon U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Oregon U.S. House — District 5 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 5 · Republican · Candidate
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Election: 2026 General Election

Ballot name: Patti Adair

Office: US Representative, 5th District

Party nominations: Republican, Libertarian

Qualified for office: Yes

ORESTAR filing 25392: Republican; Nominated; filed 06/25/2026

ORESTAR filing 25842: Libertarian; Minor Party; filed 08/21/2026

Candidate-filed occupation: Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

Candidate-filed prior government experience: Serving 2nd term as a Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

Candidate-filed email: [email protected]

Candidate-filed website: https://www.pattiforcongress.com/

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Current occupation

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Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

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Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

Occupational background

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Adair Ranch Manager, Room at the Beach Accountant, Southern California Head & Neck Office manager, Moss Adams Accountant, Greenside LLC accountant

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Adair Ranch Manager, Room at the Beach Accountant, Southern California Head & Neck Office manager, Moss Adams Accountant, Greenside LLC accountant

Prior government experience

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Serving 2nd term as a Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

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Serving 2nd term as a Deschutes County Commissioner, Position #3

Education

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Heppner High School — 12 — Diploma; University of Oregon — BA — Bachelor's degree — History; Central Washington University — Professional degree — Accounting; Colorado State University — History; Bellevue College — Mathematics; Blue Mountain Community College — History

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Heppner High School — 12 — Diploma; University of Oregon — BA — Bachelor's degree — History; Central Washington University — Professional degree — Accounting; Colorado State University — History; Bellevue College — Mathematics; Blue Mountain Community College — History

ABOUT PATTI ADAIR

Source-published biography

Patti Adair is a proud wife, mother of three, Deschutes County Commissioner, and fourth-generation Oregonian. Patti’s Oregon roots date back to 1884 when her family settled in Eastern Oregon near Ukiah. She was born in Pendleton, Oregon, and grew up in Heppner on her family’s ranch on Little Butter Creek. From a young age, she was deeply involved in her community as a 4-H member. Patti is a proud University of Oregon Duck who later earned her CPA license from Central Washington University.

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Patti Adair is a proud wife, mother of three, Deschutes County Commissioner, and fourth-generation Oregonian. Patti’s Oregon roots date back to 1884 when her family settled in Eastern Oregon near Ukiah. She was born in Pendleton, Oregon, and grew up in Heppner on her family’s ranch on Little Butter Creek. From a young age, she was deeply involved in her community as a 4-H member. Patti is a proud University of Oregon Duck who later earned her CPA license from Central Washington University.

ABOUT PATTI ADAIR

Source-published biography

Public service and philanthropy have always been a significant part of Patti’s life. She has personally led efforts to raise several million dollars for charitable causes, including schools, a hospital, and for Union Rescue Mission, a program for homeless women and children. Patti has also worked as an auditor and a full-cycle accountant at Moss Adams. Her extensive financial background gives her unique insight into promoting fiscal responsibility and strong oversight of your tax dollars.

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Public service and philanthropy have always been a significant part of Patti’s life. She has personally led efforts to raise several million dollars for charitable causes, including schools, a hospital, and for Union Rescue Mission, a program for homeless women and children. Patti has also worked as an auditor and a full-cycle accountant at Moss Adams. Her extensive financial background gives her unique insight into promoting fiscal responsibility and strong oversight of your tax dollars.

Candidate biography

Source-published biography

Patti Adair is a fourth-generation Oregonian, wife, and mother of three who has devoted her life to public service and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Born in Pendleton and raised on her family’s ranch in Heppner, her Oregon roots trace back to 1884. A proud University of Oregon alum who later earned her CPA from Central Washington University, Patti built her financial career at Moss Adams while helping raise millions for schools, a hospital, and programs supporting homeless women and children.

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Patti Adair is a fourth-generation Oregonian, wife, and mother of three who has devoted her life to public service and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Born in Pendleton and raised on her family’s ranch in Heppner, her Oregon roots trace back to 1884. A proud University of Oregon alum who later earned her CPA from Central Washington University, Patti built her financial career at Moss Adams while helping raise millions for schools, a hospital, and programs supporting homeless women and children.

Candidate biography

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Elected as a Deschutes County Commissioner in 2018, Patti has worked across the aisle to improve community safety, protect natural resources, and advocate for veterans, all while managing more than 1,200 employees and 22 departments. Known for her bipartisan approach, she’s brought together Oregonians from all political backgrounds to get results. Patti and her husband, Bob, now live on their horse ranch in Sisters, where she remains deeply connected to the community and the land that shaped her values.

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Elected as a Deschutes County Commissioner in 2018, Patti has worked across the aisle to improve community safety, protect natural resources, and advocate for veterans, all while managing more than 1,200 employees and 22 departments. Known for her bipartisan approach, she’s brought together Oregonians from all political backgrounds to get results. Patti and her husband, Bob, now live on their horse ranch in Sisters, where she remains deeply connected to the community and the land that shaped her values.

Positions and priorities

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Public safety and justice

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Fully support law enforcement to keep our communities safe

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Fully support law enforcement to keep our communities safe

RECORD & PRIORITIES

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Ensure sustainable management of our natural resources

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Ensure sustainable management of our natural resources

RECORD & PRIORITIES

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Unleash economic growth and support small businesses

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Unleash economic growth and support small businesses

RECORD & PRIORITIES

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Ban insider trading by Members of Congress

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Ban insider trading by Members of Congress

Make everyday life more affordable for working-class Oregonians

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Make everyday life more affordable for working-class Oregonians

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Make everyday life more affordable for working-class Oregonians

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$423,921.54
Total disbursements
$288,556.46
Cash on hand
$135,365.08
Committee debt
$27,361.34
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Candidate ID: H6OR05242

Name: ADAIR, PATTI

Office: House

State: OR

District: 05

Coverage start: 2025-11-18

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $423921.54

Total disbursements: $288556.46

Cash on hand: $135365.08

Debts owed by committee: $27361.34

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Oregon candidate filing — Patti Adair

    Oregon Secretary of State ORESTAR

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Patti Adair — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Patti Adair campaign

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Patti Adair — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Patti Adair campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Patti Adair — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Patti Adair campaign

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  5. Official campaign contact filing

    PATTI ADAIR FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  6. Campaign-finance record

    Patti Adair — official FEC candidate totals

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