# @theoregonian on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpDptzkphT
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T03:55:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Oregonian (@theoregonian) — https://gondola.cc/theoregonian

## Caption

In 1996, then-U.S. Rep. Ron Wyden had a tough race ahead of him. He challenged Republican Gordon Smith, at the time state Senate President, in a special election for a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate. The winner would replace former senator Bob Packwood, who resigned under controversy months prior.

Find a link to the full story in our bio.

Photo by Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

#Oregon #oregonsenate #RonWyden

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