Nick Walden Poublon
Nick Walden Poublon (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 52. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Walden Poublon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nick Walden Poublon was born in Springfield, Oregon. He earned a high school diploma from Harrisburg High School and a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in 2007. His career experience includes working as the Student Health Advisor at Portland State University, a legislative aide in the Oregon State Capitol, and a subsitute teacher.[1] He has been affiliated with the Democratic Party of Clackamas County, the Democratic Party of Oregon Healthcare Caucus, and the Oregon Trail Democrats.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52
David Osborn (D), Hank Sanders (D), Bernard R. Seeger (D), and Nick Walden Poublon (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52
Robert Fleming (R), Scott Hege (R), and Darcy Lapier (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52 on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Jeffrey Helfrich defeated Nick Walden Poublon in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 52 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Helfrich (R) | 51.8 | 18,958 |
 | Nick Walden Poublon (D / Independent Party / Working Families Party) | 48.1 | 17,573 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 36,571 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52
Nick Walden Poublon advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nick Walden Poublon | 98.7 | 5,319 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 69 | ||
| Total votes: 5,388 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Jeffrey Helfrich advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 52 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Helfrich | 99.1 | 5,323 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 5,369 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nick Walden Poublon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walden Poublon's responses.
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Walden Poublon grew up on a dairy farm in rural Oregon and is a graduate of Portland State University. Following a serious health crisis during graduate school, he spent more than a decade at PSU as the Student Health Advisor, overseeing student health insurance and healthcare policy for approximately 28,000 students.
He has served as a legislative aide in the Oregon State Capitol, is active in Democratic Party leadership at the county and state levels, and currently works as a substitute teacher in his local school district. Walden Poublon lives in Sandy with his husband.- Rooted in Rural Oregon, Focused on Results: I was raised on a dairy farm and now live in Sandy. I understand the realities facing rural and mountain communities because I’ve lived them. My campaign is about practical solutions that strengthen local economies, protect our natural resources, and ensure every community in House District 52 has a voice at the table.
- Healthcare Is a Human Right, Not a Privilege: After surviving a serious health crisis in graduate school, I dedicated my career to improving access to healthcare. I spent more than a decade managing healthcare policy and budgets at Portland State University, and I will fight to protect and expand affordable, accessible healthcare for working families, seniors, and rural communities.
- Investing in Education and Working Families: As a substitute teacher and longtime education advocate, I see firsthand the challenges facing our classrooms and our educators. I’m running to invest in public education, support teachers, and ensure working families can afford housing, healthcare, and a future in the communities they call home.
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2024
Nick Walden Poublon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walden Poublon's responses.
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- The importance of affordable housing. Safe and affordable housing is out of reach for too many Oregonians. I support Governor Kotek’s housing funding proposal which includes funds for low and medium income housing as well as money available to help keep people in their current housing.
- The necessity of healthcare for all. I would work to support legislation that removes the middle man who often profits unnecessarily from the healthcare system in this country. As a former healthcare advocate at Portland State University I have worked directly with OHP and other state health providers. I would advocate for the expansion of Medicare to better cover those who most need health care.
- The protection of the environment. One thing I hear frequently from my constituents is that they are concerned with the Urban Growth Boundary and making sure that we do not unnecessarily expand urban growth. I would work to maintain the character and community of our small towns. I believe in responsible development practices that balance environmental conservation with meeting the growing demand for affordable housing. I believe that promoting high-density housing within existing urban areas is a key strategy to achieve this balance. We can maximize land use efficiency, by encouraging infill development and transit-oriented design.
Upon discovering that the existing health plan fell short of meeting my needs and those of my fellow students, I took it upon myself to initiate change. Through advocacy and determination, I spearheaded efforts to overhaul the health plan, ultimately ensuring better coverage for all students at the university without any wait time. This experience taught me firsthand the importance of accessible and comprehensive healthcare and reinforced my belief in the power of individual action to effect meaningful change for the collective.
Ensuring access to equitable and affordable housing solutions is paramount. We must address the distinct needs of both urban and rural residents, recognizing the unique challenges each community faces. Affordable housing is not only about providing shelter; it's about creating opportunities for individuals to work, thrive, and build stable lives in the places they call home.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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