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Oregon’s Senate Republicans Elect a New Leader as Daniel Bonham Announces His Resignation

On Monday, Oregon Senate Republicans elected Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, as their new minority leader following Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham's resignation announcement effective October 5, 2025.
After his exclusion under Measure 113, Bonham is barred from seeking reelection in 2026 due to the 2023 legislative walkout and endorsed House Republican Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby, to finish his term ending January 11, 2027.
In a caucus vote, the Senate's 12 GOP members chose Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, an experienced legislator who served from 1999 to 2014 and returned this year representing Senate District 12.
Starr's fresh leadership will get its first test on Wednesday when the Senate is scheduled to take up a transportation/tax package, and Republican party officials and county commissioners must select Bonham's replacement within 30 days or the governor will appoint one.
The change continues a period of churn within the Senate GOP, with Bonham, elected minority leader in 2024, praising Starr saying, `Bruce is steady, experienced, and committed to fighting for Oregonians. I know this caucus will continue moving forward with focus and purpose.

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