Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley confirms he will run for reelection

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) confirmed he will run for a fourth term in office next year despite some speculation that he may retire. 

The progressive senator, who has served since 2009, announced his decision in a Thursday post on the social platform X, saying the country is in “a critical moment for our rights, our democracy, and a future where every American can thrive.”

He said in a video accompanying the post that he chose to run for reelection to fight fo...