Chris Beck
Democratic · OR
A former Oregon state representative and longtime public-policy adviser, Beck emphasizes rural economic opportunity, affordable health care, land conservation, vote-by-mail, and reducing economic inequality.
Where Chris Beck stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (4 records), Public Infrastructure (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 4 support
Submitted written testimony opposing Oregon House Bill 4153 and defending restrictions on commercial enterprises in farm zones.
February 9, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Submitted written testimony supporting Oregon Senate Bills 77 and 78 as measures to close land-use loopholes and protect agricultural and forest land.
March 6, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Submitted written testimony opposing amendments to Oregon House Bill 3414 that he argued would weaken urban-growth-boundary policy and promote sprawl.
June 8, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Submitted written testimony opposing Oregon House Bill 4118 because he argued it could weaken land-use protections and promote sprawl.
February 13, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 3 support
Co-authored a National Endowment for the Arts guide explaining how creative placemaking could support rural economic development.
December 1, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: arts.gov
Authored a USDA article promoting partnerships that connect farmers, consumers, institutions, and distributors to strengthen regional food systems.
July 23, 2014Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: usda.gov
Authored a USDA article promoting regional strategic planning to coordinate federal infrastructure investment in Virginia's New River Valley.
November 26, 2013Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: archives.hud.gov
Past race Chris Beck ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 2 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 2, Oregon