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Ron Wyden

Details

Party Affiliation
Democratic
In Office Since
Jan 1, 1996

Federal Roster & Campaign Finance

Bioguide ID
W000779
Chamber
US Senate
State
OR
Total Receipts (2026)
$1,615,078
Total Disbursements
$1,886,761
Cash on Hand
$1,499,077
Coverage End Date
Jun 30, 2026
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Meetings

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Election History

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Recent Bills Sponsored

No bills sponsored by Ron Wyden are on file.

Recent Votes

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Biography

Ronald Lee Wyden ( WY-dən; born May 3, 1949) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a seat he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 1996. Upon the death of Representative Don Young in 2022, Wyden became the dean of the West Coast's Congressional delegation. He is the dean of Oregon's congressional delegation and serves as the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. Known for his libertarian-leaning stances within the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for privacy rights, internet freedom, and limiting government surveillance, positioning him as a defender of civil liberties.

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