List of political parties in Oregon facts for kids

This map shows how people in different parts of Oregon registered with political parties in October 2018.

A political party is a group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should work. They join together to support candidates who share their views. These candidates then try to get elected to different government jobs. This article lists the political parties that are active in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Oregon's Official Statewide Political Parties

In Oregon, some political parties are officially recognized to run candidates for elections all over the state. This means they can have their candidates' names on the ballot for important statewide jobs, like governor or senator. As of March 2023, these are the statewide parties in Oregon:

• Constitution Party: This party believes in following the U.S. Constitution very strictly.
• Democratic Party: This is one of the two largest parties in the United States. They often support government programs to help people and protect the environment.
• Independent Party of Oregon: This party focuses on making government work better for everyone. They are not tied to the national Democratic or Republican parties.
• Libertarian Party: This party believes in individual freedom and very limited government involvement in people's lives and businesses.
• No Labels Party: This group aims to find common ground between different political ideas. They want to solve problems by working together.
• Pacific Green Party: This party focuses on environmental protection, social justice, and non-violence.
• Progressive Party: This party used to be called the "Oregon Peace Party." They work for social and economic fairness.
• Republican Party: This is the other one of the two largest parties in the United States. They often support lower taxes and less government regulation.
• Working Families Party: This party focuses on helping working people and families. They support things like fair wages and affordable healthcare.

Parties Not Recognized Statewide

Some political parties are recognized in Oregon but are not certified to run candidates for elections across the entire state. This means they might only run candidates in smaller areas, like a specific congressional district.

• Socialist Party: This party has been recognized in Congressional District 3. They believe in a society where resources are shared more equally. They have not had a candidate since 2004.

Local and Other Political Groups

There are also other political groups and parties in Oregon that are not officially recognized statewide. These groups often focus on local issues or have specific goals.

• Oregon Patriot Party
• Freedom Socialist Party
• Socialist Alternative

See Also

• Politics of Oregon
• Lists of political parties

Images for kids

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  This image shows how a major party grew in Oregon.

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  This image shows how minor parties grew in Oregon.