October 7, 2025 3:40 a.m. 

On Monday, Oregon Fourth Congressional District candidate Monique DeSpain announced she has raised over $155,000 across all campaign entities in the first 48 hours after launching her bid to unseat incumbent Congresswoman Val Hoyle.

DeSpain said, “In just 48 hours, our campaign ignited the 4th District’s comeback – $155,000 raised and counting – as supporters from every corner of the District and every party rush to be part of something unstoppable”. DeSpain said, “Momentum is surging, the energy is contagious, and anyone watching from the sidelines can feel it: our movement is taking off”.

DeSpain said, “Now, Oregon’s comeback has begun, and I am ready to lead it. Our supporters are responding big time in support of our mission to deliver a brighter, safer, more prosperous future”.

DeSpain, who also ran for the congressional seat in 2024, is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who lives in Eugene. The campaign website is: https://moniqueforcongress.com/