G. Mark Norman, a Republican, is running for Oregon House District 27 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Tammily R. Carpenter, who is running as a Progressive, Working Families Party and Democratic candidate, according to BallotReady election data.
Norman, a veterinarian and small-business owner, said on his campaign website he has lived in Washington County for about 25 years.
District 27 covers parts of Washington County.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Hometown: Born in Iowa City, Iowa; raised in Keokuk, Iowa, a small Mississippi River town, according to his campaign website
- Residence: Washington County, Oregon (about 25 years)
- Education: High school diploma, Keokuk High School; bachelor's degree, United States Naval Academy (1980); doctorate, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (1996), according to Ballotpedia and BallotReady
Experience and public service
Norman said he served as a Navy officer from 1980 to 2002. He said he owns a veterinary practice in Washington County and also works part-time as a relief veterinarian.
On the issues
The following positions are based on Norman's campaign website statements.
Affordability: Norman said he supports ensuring state spending is controlled and transparent, opposing unnecessary tax and fee increases, lifting obstacles to housing affordability, revisiting policies that raise everyday expenses and helping small businesses stay viable and provide jobs.
Education: Norman said he supports setting and maintaining high standards of academic achievement, prioritizing reading, math, science and career readiness, keeping parents informed and involved, increasing opportunities for students to enter technical fields and directing funding toward student achievement.
Government accountability: Norman said he supports improving independent review of spending, improving transparency across agencies, supporting law enforcement recruitment, focusing on safe and stable communities and evaluating programs based on results rather than size.
Immigration: Norman said he supports a balanced approach that secures borders, respects the rule of law, protects communities and recognizes the human and economic realities of immigration in America.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
