2016 Oregon legislative election

Oregon legislative elections, 2016

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16 seats of the Oregon State Senate and 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Seats before 53 (18 in Senate, 35 in House) 37 (12 Senate, 25 House)
Seats after 52 (17 in Senate, 35 in House) 38 (13 Senate, 25 House)
Seat change Decrease1
Decrease1 in Senate, Steady in House
Increase1
Increase1 in Senate, Steady in House

2016 General Election Voters' Pamphlet

The 2016 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses for the 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly. The Republican and Democratic parties held primary elections on May 17, 2016 with general elections on November 8.

The Democratic Party maintained its 35-25 advantage in the Oregon House of Representatives while losing one seat in the Oregon State Senate to bring their advantage to 17-13 over the Republicans.