Kriss Wright

Kriss Wright is the Democratic candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 23, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Anna Scharf (R).[1][2] Wright is a research scientist who, in a Ballotpedia survey, described herself as chair of the Newberg Planning Commission.[1][3]

Kriss Wright graduated from Miami Senior High School, earned an associate degree from Portland Community College in 1991, and received a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in 2006.[1] Her listed career experience includes work as a research scientist.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has served as a Newberg planning commissioner since 2019 and now chairs the commission.[3]

Wright ran for the District 23 seat in 2022 and 2024, advancing from the Democratic primary each time and losing the general election to incumbent Anna Scharf both years.[1] She advanced from the Democratic primary again on May 19, 2026.[1] In her Ballotpedia survey, Wright listed protecting Oregon's water and water rights, opposing a new gas tax or tolls, and requiring complete design and cost analysis before the Oregon Department of Transportation commits funding among her key messages.[3] She also said she supports public safety, affordable housing, expanded health care and behavioral health services, and wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness.[3]

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