Adam Baker

Adam Baker is the Republican candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 40, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in a race that also includes Michael Sugar (D/Working Families Party) and Pat Hubbell (Independent Party of Oregon).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, Baker described himself as a retired police officer who now works in real estate.[3]

Adam Baker graduated from Gresham High School and earned an associate degree from Mt. Hood Community College in 1997; Ballotpedia lists his profession as Realtor.[1] In his survey, he said he served 26.5 years as a police officer, working as a patrol officer, detective, hostage negotiator, public information officer and Spanish translator, and that he has lived in the district for more than 17 years.[3]

Baker ran for Oregon House District 40 in 2022 and lost the general election to Annessa Hartman, 50.2 percent to 49.7 percent.[1] He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[1] In his survey, he said his top priority is affordability, including streamlining and eliminating taxes and fees, and that he also focuses on public safety funding, homelessness and accountability of elected officials and agencies.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.