Matt Bunch

Republican Party

Candidate, Oregon House of Representatives District 51

Oregon House of Representatives District 51

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor:Christine Drazan (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$43,440/year

Per diem

$178/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Appointed

November 17, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Oregon State University

Personal

Profession

Insurance industry

Contact

Campaign website

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Matt Bunch (Republican Party) is a member of theOregon House of Representatives, representingDistrict 51. He assumed office on November 18, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Bunch (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theOregon House of Representatives to representDistrict 51. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.^[source]

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners appointed Bunch to theOregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 17, 2025 to replaceChristine Drazan (R).^[1]

Biography

Matt Bunch earned a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. His career experience includes working in the insurance industry.^[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.

Republican primary

Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51

IncumbentMatt Bunch (R) andScott Cantonwine (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Matt Bunch
	Submit photo	Scott Cantonwine

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Endorsements

2024

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General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51

Christine Drazan won election in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christine Drazan (R)	94.1	27,872
		Other/Write-in votes	5.9	1,737

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,609
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51

Christine Drazan defeated incumbentJames Hieb in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christine Drazan	68.4	6,142
		James Hieb	31.5	2,824
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	7

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,973
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matt Bunch (R)

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Sponsored legislation

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