OREGON (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Jeff Merkley

  • Democratic
  • 9 terms
  • Born 1956

Jeff Merkley is a Democratic Senator representing Oregon (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 9 terms. Jeff Merkley has a 56.4% community approval rating based on 39 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

56% approve

  • Total votes: 39
  • 90-day change: +27.8
  • Last 7 days: 3
  • Senate rank: 17/100

22 support · 17 oppose

39 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Jeff Merkley has served in the Senate since 2009. Congress.gov lists 1,287 bills and resolutions sponsored and 5,069 cosponsored by Jeff Merkley.

Sponsored
1,287
Cosponsored
5,069

Terms in Congress

  • Senate · OR — 2009–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Jeff Merkley's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Jeff Merkley currently holds a community approval rating of 56.4% for 2026, drawn from 39 visitor votes (22 support, 17 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Jeff Merkley right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Jeff Merkley's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Jeff Merkley's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Jeff Merkley holds a 56.4% community approval rating based on 39 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Jeff Merkley?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Senator Jeff Merkley?

Use the Support or Oppose buttons on this page to cast your vote on Jeff Merkley, and leave a comment explaining your reasoning. You can change your vote at any time, and no account or personal information is required.

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