Biography
Morey Straus is the Libertarian candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 42, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he faces incumbent Democrat Rob Nosse; Ballotpedia lists his profession as technology executive.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a Portland homeowner.[3]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Straus said he is running because he believes the Oregon legislature does more harm than the problems it claims to solve.[3] He said he is most passionate about housing, and he named zoning, urban growth boundaries, permitting delays and rent control as barriers he would repeal.[3] He also cited Oregon's mental health system and minimum wage and occupational licensing laws as policy concerns.[3]
- 1.Morey Straus · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Morey Straus - 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 42
Morey Straus is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Oregon House District 42 as LIB. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.