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Matt Bunch
Matt Bunch (Republican Party) is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 51. He assumed office on November 18, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Bunch (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 51. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners appointed Bunch to the Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 17, 2025 to replace Christine Drazan (R).[1]
Biography
Matt Bunch earned a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. His career experience includes working in the insurance industry.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Matt Bunch (R) and Scott Cantonwine (R) are running in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 3, 2026.
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| Scott Cantonwine (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Christine Drazan won election in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christine Drazan (R) | 94.1 | 27,872 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.9 | 1,737 | ||
| Total votes: 29,609 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Christine Drazan defeated incumbent James Hieb in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Drazan | 68.4 | 6,142 |
 | James Hieb | 31.5 | 2,824 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 8,973 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Bunch (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Christine Drazan (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 51 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
