February 6, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

This week, Republican 4th District Congressional candidate Monique DeSpain announced fourth quarter funding results of $395,000 across all entities.

A DeSpain release said incumbent Val Hoyle reported raising $134,335 in the same quarter, according to filings with the Federal Elections Commission. That made DeSpain one of the only challengers in the country to outraise their incumbent opponent.

DeSpain said, “This momentum is undeniable. Voters are ready for change…”. DeSpain said, “With 89 percent of our donations coming from within Oregon, the hard-working men and women of the Fourth District are making it clear: they want a political outsider like me who will take on the corrupt elites and radical special interests choking and crippling Washington D.C. and Oregon”.

DeSpain is a retired U.S. Airforce Colonel and was the 2024 Republican nominee for the 4th District Congressional seat as well.