October 5, 2025 6:40 a.m. 

Last week, Monique DeSpain launched her campaign for Congress in Oregon’s 4th District, setting up a rematch to unseat incumbent Val Hoyle in November 2026.

DeSpain said, “I am proud to launch my campaign to serve as your Congresswoman for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District and to unseat corrupt career politician Val Hoyle”.

DeSpain said, “I am running again because I refuse to give up on the people of this District. Oregon has endured too many tough years as Hoyle and Oregon’s political elites have delivered rampant homelessness, unsafe streets, rising prices, and declining living standards”. DeSpain said, “Its time for Oregon’s comeback – and as an outsider to our failed political system, I am ready to lead it. With our collective Oregonian persistence and determination, we will prosper once again and protect our future generations”.

DeSpain is a retired ZU.S. Air Force Colonel, mother of twin boys and public policy advocate who resides in Eugene. The campaign website is: www.moniqueforcongress.com