Our District

Oregon’s Sixth Congressional District sits at the heart of the Willamette Valley – a beautiful and diverse region that feels like a microcosm of our state. Farming and agriculture are vital to our district’s economy and a wide variety of crops are grown right here – from hazelnuts and blueberries to wheat and grass seed. The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s oldest and most famous wine region, with the perfect soil and climate to grow world-class pinot grapes. We are home to hundreds of wineries for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Our district is also a manufacturing hub – with thriving industries like timber, semiconductors, and high-tech research. Encompassing parts of the Portland metro area and the state capital, Salem, the health care, education, and government administration sectors are critical and contribute thousands of jobs to Oregon’s economy.  

The Sixth District consists of Polk and Yamhill counties, as well as parts of Marion, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Communities in the district include (in alphabetical order): Amity, Aumsville, Aurora, Beaverton, Carlton, Dallas, Dayton, Donald, Dundee, Durham, Falls City, Gervais, Hubbard, Independence, Jefferson, Keizer, King City, Lafayette, McMinnville, Monmouth, Newberg, Salem, Sheridan, Sherwood, St. Paul, Tigard, Tualatin, Turner, Willamina, Wilsonville, Woodburn, and Yamhill.

As the cultural and political center of Oregon, the Sixth District is home to many unique museums, historical sites, and natural landmarks, including: the Oregon State Capitol, Old Aurora Colony Musuem, Independence Heritage Museum, Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center, Hoover-Minthorn House Museum, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Polk County Musuem, Brunk House, Bush House Museum, Deepwood Museum & Gardens, Gilbert House Children’s Museum, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Keizer Cultural Center, Sheridan Museum of History, Sherwood Heritage Center, St. Paul Rodeo, Tigard Outdoor Museum, Tualatin Heritage Center, Willamina Historical Museum, Woodburn Historical Museum, Bald Peak Scenic Viewpoint, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Bush’s Pasture Park, Minto-Brown Island Park, Willamette Mission State Park, and much more.

The Sixth District is a hub for higher education. The following universities and institutions are located in the district: George Fox University – Newberg Campus, Oregon Institute of Technology – Portland-Metro Campus, Pacific University – Woodburn Campus, Linfield University, Western Oregon University, Willamette University, Northwest University, Clackamas Community College, Chemeketa Community College, and Portland Community College – Newberg Campus.

The demographics of the Sixth District reflect the diverse and vibrant populations that make up America. According to the Census, 20.7% of the Sixth District identifies as Hispanic or Latino—making it the district with the highest Latino population in Oregon. The Sixth District is also home to the Grand Ronde Community.

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