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Michael Sugar
Candidate, Oregon House of Representatives District 40
Elections and appointments
Next election
November 3, 2026
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Michael Sugar (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 40. Sugar declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Sugar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 40

Kell Fox (D), Charles Gallia (D), and Michael Sugar (D) are running in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 40 on November 3, 2026.

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Kell Fox (D)  Candidate Connection
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Charles Gallia (D)
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Michael Sugar (D)  Candidate Connection

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael Sugar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sugar's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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  • Strong communities depend on strong public systems. I believe every Oregonian deserves access to quality education, affordable health care, and the freedom to participate fully in our democracy. I will protect human rights, civil rights, and voting rights, as well as support public schools and career pathways. Keeping health care accessible is essential to building a fair and inclusive Oregon.
  • Oregon should be a place where people can afford to live, raise families, and build a stable future. That means housing people can afford, good jobs that grow the middle class, and schools that prepare students for real opportunities. I am running to focus on the basics that make strong communities possible and to follow through with solutions that help working families, seniors, and small businesses succeed.
  • Good representation starts with listening and showing up. I am committed to being accessible, working collaboratively, and addressing real community needs. That includes public safety, mental health and addiction services, disaster preparedness, and responsible environmental stewardship. Government should reflect community values and deliver results people can see and feel.
I am passionate about policies that strengthen the middle class and expand opportunity. That includes affordable housing, public education and career training (CTE), accessible health care, protecting democratic participation, and responsible environmental stewardship. I believe strong local communities are built through smart investments and responsive government.
Denyse McGriff, Mayor

City of Oregon City

Michael Milch, Mayor
City of Gladstone

Vanessa Huckaby
President, Gladstone City Council

Scott Wilson
Commissioner, City of Oregon City

Kristi Corbett
Gladstone City Councilor

Charlie Chu
Gladstone School Board, Position 3

Mindy Garlington
Gladstone City Councilor
League of Oregon Cities Women's Caucus President

Tim Powell
Fmr. Commissioner, Oregon City
Chair, McLoughlin Neighborhood Association

Heather Webster
Fmr. Vice President, Oregon ACNM:
American College of Nurse Midwives

Kris Igawa
President, Oregon High School Speech League

Edward Lindquist

Fmr. Oregon Representative, House District 26

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Campaign finance summary

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