Multnomah County, Oregon

Oregon House District 48

See where Morrison and Wise stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Multnomah County election filings.

About this race

Andrew Morrison (Republican), Lamar Wise (Democrat) (also on the Independent and Working Families lines) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Oregon Secretary of State's ORESTAR certified candidate filing list (read September 17, 2026).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Andrew Morrison

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Public safety, including support for law enforcement
Addressing the cost of living for families and small businesses, including fuel, housing, groceries, childcare and healthcare costs
Supporting teachers and classroom resources

Biography

Andrew Morrison is a Republican candidate for Oregon House District 48, covering Damascus, Clackamas, Happy Valley and part of Portland, per his campaign site. He has a background in business, technology and sales, and is a father, husband and coach who serves on community organization boards, per his campaign site.

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Lamar Wise

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lowering costs and improving economic opportunity for working families
Improving education outcomes, including smaller class sizes and full funding for special education

Biography

Lamar Wise is the Democratic state representative for Oregon House District 48, which includes East Portland, Happy Valley and North Clackamas, per his campaign site. Before his election, he worked as an education and labor advocate, per his campaign site. He is running for re-election, citing lowering costs and improving education outcomes among his priorities, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew Morrison and Lamar Wise. Candidate information follows official Multnomah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.

When is the Oregon House District 48 election in Oregon?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Multnomah County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Multnomah County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Andrew Morrison, full profile Lamar Wise, full profile Official Oregon election office