OR · Candidate
Michael Sugar
DWorking FamiliesCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Oregon House District 40
Biography
Michael Sugar is the Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 40, in the November 3, 2026 general election; he won the May 19 Democratic primary with 71.3 percent of the vote over Charles Gallia.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a high school history teacher and union member.[3]
Sugar is running for an open seat; Ballotpedia lists no incumbent in the race, and his general-election opponents are Republican Adam Baker and Pat Hubbell of the Independent Party of Oregon.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said his campaign centers on lowering the cost of living, making health care more affordable and accessible, and improving and investing in public schools.[3] He also said he is passionate about affordable housing, public education, public safety and responsible environmental stewardship.[3]
- 1.Michael Sugar · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michael Sugar - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Oregon House District 40
Michael Sugar is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Oregon House District 40 as DWorking Families. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.