Gary Lyndon Dye is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s qualified candidate filings. He faces incumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley, Republican David Brock Smith and Chris Henry, who is listed for the Pacific Green and Progressive parties.
Professional background
In the biography accompanying his 2026 iVoterGuide entry, Dye lists a chemical-engineering bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University, an MBA from Pepperdine University and a mathematics and physics bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine.
That biography lists engineering work at Shell Oil, Saudi Aramco and Baker Petrolite, along with engineering and director roles at NW Natural. It also lists involvement with the Brooklyn Action Corps, Western Gas Measurement, the American Gas Association and the David Douglas citizen budget committee.
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