Sen. Bonham resigns early. Endorses Drazan to fill term

Senator Daniel Bonham Announces Resignation, Endorses Christine Drazan to Serve the Remainder of His Term
By Oregon State Senator Danile Bonham,

WILLSONVILLE, Ore. – Today, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham (R-The Dalles) announced that he will resign from the Oregon Senate effective October 5, 2025.

Senator Bonham expressed his full support for Representative Christine Drazan (R-Canby) to be appointed to serve the remainder of his term, which ends on January 11, 2027.
At a caucus meeting this morning in Wilsonville, Senate Republicans elected Senator Bruce Starr (R-Dundee) as their new Leader.

“Serving in the Oregon Senate has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Senator Bonham. “I never set out to be a politician—I just wanted to serve my community, and I’ll always be grateful for the trust they placed in me. I’m excited about my future, but I’ll miss the day-to-day work alongside my colleagues in Salem.”

“Senator Starr has my complete confidence stepping in as our new Leader. Bruce is steady, experienced, and committed to fighting for Oregonians. I also trust that Representative Drazan will serve the remainder of my term with the same integrity and dedication she has always shown,” Bonham continued. “I know this caucus will build on the successes we’ve had, and I leave with deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside them.”

Bonham has served in the Oregon Senate since 2023 and previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives beginning in 2017.