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As we step into a new year

Happy New Year! I hope you had a chance to rest, reflect, and spend time with the people who matter most to you.

As we step into a new year, I'm feeling hopeful — not because the road ahead will be easy, but because I know what's possible when people stay engaged, organized, and committed.

Progress has never come from standing still. It comes from showing up, again and again, with clarity and courage.

2026 will be a pivotal moment to defend our democracy, protect fundamental freedoms, and ensure our government works for everyday people — not just the powerful. That work starts now, with conversations, community, and a shared belief that we can build a better country.

I'm grateful to be in this fight with you. Your engagement, your voice, and your values make a real difference. Let's carry that spirit into 2026 — not angry, alone, and dejected, but together, energized, and organized.

Here's to a year of purpose, progress, and people-powered change.

Onward!

Jeff

Posted on January 2, 2026.

Born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Jeff Merkley has never lost touch with his working class roots.

As a U.S. Senator, he works every day to create opportunity for working families, stop the corruption of our democracy, and tackle the climate crisis.

A workhorse and a progressive champion, Jeff Merkley is leading a movement to get our country back on track.

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