Oregon State House District 27

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken Helm Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Ken Helm (D) 74.0, Victoria Kingsbury (R) 25.9

G Mark NormanRepublican

Last election: Ken Helm (Democratic) won by 48.1 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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The current holder, Ken Helm, is not on the candidate list.

Tammy CarpenterDemocratic(Democrat, Progressive, Working Families)
G Mark NormanRepublican

Source: sos.oregon.gov (PDF), dated Sep 24

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 33,957
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKen HelmWon	Democratic	25,14274.0%	74.0%
RepublicanVictoria Kingsbury	Republican	8,78025.9%	25.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,419
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKen HelmWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,37571.2%	71.2%
RepublicanSandra Nelson	Republican	9,00728.7%	28.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	370.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,849
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSheri SchoutenWon	Democratic	25,53969.3%	69.3%
RepublicanSandra Nelson	Republican	11,25730.6%	30.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	530.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,571
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSheri MalstromWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,28666.4%	66.4%
IndependentBrian Pierson	Independent	9,36130.6%	30.6%
IndependentKaty Brumbelow	Independent	9243.0%	3.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,004
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSheri MalstromWon	Democratic	22,50497.8%	97.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5002.2%	2.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,588
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTobias ReadWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,62181.6%	81.6%
LibertarianRobert D. Martin	Libertarian	3,96718.4%	18.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,185
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTobias ReadWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,18068.0%	68.0%
RepublicanBurton Keeble	Republican	9,00531.9%	31.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,760
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTobias ReadWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,39862.2%	62.2%
RepublicanDan Lucas	Republican	9,32837.7%	37.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	340.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,559
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTobias ReadWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,42070.5%	70.5%
RepublicanMichael F. Devietro	Republican	8,13929.5%	29.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,031
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTobias ReadWon	Democratic	14,32559.6%	59.6%
RepublicanDomonic Biggi	Republican	9,70640.4%	40.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,549
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark HassWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,61466.4%	66.4%
RepublicanGabe Schomus	Republican	8,98030.4%	30.4%
LibertarianChristi Feldewerth	Libertarian	9553.2%	3.2%

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark HassWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,716100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,687
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJerry KrummelWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,70557.2%	57.2%
DemocraticJill Thorn	Democratic	13,98242.8%	42.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,098
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJerry KrummelWon	Republican	11,71253.0%	53.0%
DemocraticAndrea Hungerford	Democratic	10,38647.0%	47.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,175
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon AdamsWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,51559.3%	59.3%
DemocraticJeff Kelleher	Democratic	10,66040.7%	40.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,591
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon AdamsWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,21065.8%	65.8%
DemocraticAlex Thurber	Democratic	7,38134.2%	34.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,756
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon AdamsWon	Republican	12,00746.6%	46.6%
DemocraticRick A. Hohnbaum	Democratic	10,81742.0%	42.0%
IndependentBridget Barton	Independent	2,93211.4%	11.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,794
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKelly ClarkWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,31064.0%	64.0%
DemocraticJohn J. McCabe	Democratic	7,48436.0%	36.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,671
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKelly ClarkWon	Republican	11,72651.7%	51.7%
DemocraticJudie Hammerstad	Democratic	10,94548.3%	48.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,176
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDarlene HooleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,94460.2%	60.2%
RepublicanDeborah Wilkinson	Republican	7,23239.8%	39.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,208
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDarlene HooleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,52452.1%	52.1%
RepublicanAnne Myers	Republican	9,68047.9%	47.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,753
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDarlene HooleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,62459.8%	59.8%
RepublicanJoe Steinkamp	Republican	7,12940.2%	40.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,029
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDarlene HooleyWon	Democratic	12,61852.5%	52.5%
RepublicanGrant K. Remington	Republican	11,40947.5%	47.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,088
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTed AchillesWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,080100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,816
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTed AchillesWon	Republican	10,94055.2%	55.2%
DemocraticLes Balsiger	Democratic	8,87644.8%	44.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,701
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRalph GroenerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,80764.3%	64.3%
RepublicanGary Reddaway	Republican	4,89035.7%	35.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,752
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRalph GroenerWon	Democratic	8,16251.8%	51.8%
RepublicanAllen Pynn(incumbent)	Republican	7,58948.2%	48.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,130
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1962 to 1971)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFred W. HeardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,48271.2%	71.2%
RepublicanFrederick W. Hyde	Republican	4,64828.8%	28.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,307
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1962 to 1971)

Oregon House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFred W. HeardWon	Democratic	9,74950.5%	50.5%
RepublicanGeorge C. Flitcraft(incumbent)	Republican	9,55549.5%	49.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:or/sldl:27

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026