Wyden Announces First Eight Town Halls of 2026

Portland - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold eight open-to-all town halls starting next week in Jefferson, Deschutes, Clackamas, Marion, Lane, Tillamook, Clatsop and Columbia counties.
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum will co-host the town halls in Deschutes and Clackamas counties.
Heading into these eight town halls from Jan. 16-24, Wyden has held1,138 open-to-all town hallsin keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year in each of Oregon’s 36 counties.
“A new year means new opportunities for all Oregonians to share opinions, ask questions and discuss ideas in open-to-all town halls in community gatherings with their neighbors,”Wyden said.“These face-to-face meetings are always important, and I look forward to these town halls at the start of 2026 to hear Oregonians’ thoughts on priorities for the year ahead in rural, suburban and urban parts of our state.”
"Hearing directly from Oregonians is the most important part of my job,"said Rep. Bynum."That's why I held 21 town halls last year and that's why I'm so excited to join Senator Wyden for 2 more to kick off 2026. I'll see you out there, Oregon!"
The schedule for the upcoming town halls is as follows:
Friday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 17
Sunday, Jan. 18
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Thursday, Jan. 22
Friday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 24
For everyone’s security, backpacks and large bags will not be allowed in the town halls.
Similar to major sporting events, there is a clear bag policy for town halls, allowing only clear bags (max 12″x6″x12″), one-gallon clear plastic bags, or small clutches (max 4.5″x 6.5″), plus essential items like medical bags or infant necessities, with no storage for disallowed bags. Backpacks and non-clear bags are prohibited, though medical/infant needs have exceptions.
Guests will not be allowed inside if they are not complying with these safety regulations. Doors will open one hour before the town hall start time for attendees.Please plan accordingly.