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Chris Beck
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Oregon’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Chris Beck is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Oregon’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against Cliff Bentz (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Chris Beck’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Chris Beck’s campaign has raised $276,515 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $112,666 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$260,141
- Political party committees$9,850
- PACs and other committees$6,500
- Other$24
From donors who gave over $200: $64,455 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 68% from Oregon, 32% from other states. Top states: Oregon $43,555 (68%), New York $5,000 (8%), Arkansas $3,500 (5%), California $3,500 (5%), Florida $3,000 (5%). 91 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6OR02322 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Chris Beck’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Chris Beck (Democratic); Cliff Bentz (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Cliff Bentz (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Oregon 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Oregon race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Oregon
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: a drop box by 8 p.m. Nov 3, or mailed with a postmark by Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in Oregon
- Check your registration on Oregon’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Oregon
Ballots already cast in Oregon: 489,294 (ballots received, as of Oct 23; Oregon Secretary of State): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Oregon (1,997,689) · 16% of registered voters in Oregon · up 18% from the same point in 2022 in Oregon (414,233 by Oct 28, 2022, 11 days before that election) · by party registration in Oregon: Democrats 46%, Republicans 29%, others 24%
About Chris Beck
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Chris Beck quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Policy advisor on rural economic development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beginning in 2010. · chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Policy advisor on rural economic development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beginning in 2010.)
- Member of the Oregon House of Representatives. · chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Member of the Oregon House of Representatives.)
- Studied history at Brown University; Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School. · chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Studied history at Brown University; Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School.)
Endorsements
- Former Gov. John Kitzhaber · opb.org (source for the Former Gov. John Kitzhaber endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Phasing in an affordable public care option for all Americans covering the most essential preventive services and treatments.” chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), chrisbeckforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “In addition to repealing the tariffs and seeking a sensible, bipartisan approach to legal immigration, I will put forward ideas that refocus existing federal programs.” chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Adjusting excessive tax breaks on vacation and luxury homes and funneling those savings into programs that provide low-interest financing for first-time rural home buyers.” chrisbeckforcongress.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Chris Beck has used:
Photo of Chris Beck: Chris Beck for Congress (photo of Chris Beck), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Chris Beck been backed by AIPAC?
No. Chris Beck has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Chris Beck had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.