Suzanne Bonamici

Democrat · Candidate for Oregon U.S. House District 1 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

Climate & energyStrongly left
Health careStrongly left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 1.2% of votes, voted with their party 100% of the time.

Sponsored 70 bills (0 became law), mostly on education, health, agriculture and food.

Source: Voteview.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: Oregon AFL-CIO
  • Organizations: Center for Freethought Equality, J Street, Jewish Democratic Council of America, League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund
  • Newspapers: Willamette Week

More about Suzanne Bonamici

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Quick answers

What party is Suzanne Bonamici?
Suzanne Bonamici is running as a Democrat.
Is Suzanne Bonamici the incumbent?
Yes. Suzanne Bonamici currently holds this office.
Who is Suzanne Bonamici running against?
Barbara Kahl, for Oregon U.S. House District 1.
Is Suzanne Bonamici liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Suzanne Bonamici is moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Suzanne Bonamici?
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