U.S. Representative Cleo Fields to Retire, Not Seek Reelection
Portland, OR, July 22, 2026 — Democratic U.S. Representative Cleo Fields has announced that he will not seek reelection in his redrawn congressional district. The decision means that…
Portland, OR, July 22, 2026 —
Democratic U.S. Representative Cleo Fields has announced that he will not seek reelection in his redrawn congressional district.
The decision means that Fields, who has served in the House of Representatives, will conclude his current term and step down from his congressional seat.
The redrawing of congressional districts, a process that occurs periodically based on population shifts, has led to changes in the electoral map for the upcoming elections. Fields’ decision comes in the context of these redistricting efforts.
Further details regarding Representative Fields’ specific reasons for not seeking reelection were not provided in the available information. The timeline for his departure from Congress will be at the end of his current term.
The impact of Representative Fields’ departure on the upcoming congressional race in his district remains to be seen. Information about potential candidates who may seek to fill the seat is not yet available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
