Angela Plowhead, a clinical psychologist and Air Force veteran, is running for Oregon State Senate District 10 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. She is running as a Libertarian / Republican.Marion County’s official November sample ballot lists Deb Patterson, a Democrat also nominated by the Working Families Party, as Plowhead’s opponent.
Plowhead is certified for the ballot.
On her campaign website, Plowhead said she has spent her career "serving veterans, seniors, and families in crisis." She highlighted her background in mental health and public service as reasons for seeking the seat.
Candidate information
Party: Libertarian / Republican
Experience and public service
In Marion County, Plowhead said she has served as vice chair of the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District. She said she contributed to the Marion County Indigent Guardianship Program and served on senior services advisory councils in multiple counties. She also said she developed a behavioral health track for the Career Technical Education Consortium.
On the issuesThe following positions come from Plowhead’s campaign priorities page.
Public safety and criminal justice: Plowhead said she wants to restore accountability for violent crime and repeat offenses. She said she supports ensuring law enforcement and first responders have the tools they need. She called for addressing addiction and mental illness "through treatment that begins at first contact," rather than after systems fail, and said she backs community-driven solutions to reduce crime.
Economy and taxes: Plowhead said she would work to reduce regulatory barriers affecting small businesses, farmers and employers. She said she supports workforce development and housing policies that expand opportunity. On taxes, she said she would oppose policies that drive up everyday costs and demand accountability in government spending.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
