February 19, 2026

Wyden Announces Town Halls in Multnomah, Benton counties

Senator will hold open-to-all town halls Feb. 28 in Portland and March 1 in Corvallis

Portland - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold open-to-all town halls next week in Multnomah and Benton counties.

Heading into these two town halls on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1, Wyden has held 1,149 open-to-all town halls statewide – including 11 so far in 2026 -- in keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year in each of Oregon’s 36 counties.

“I’ve kept this town hall pledge because the First Amendment is a vital American muscle that builds strength with exercise,” Wyden said. “I very much look forward to Oregonians exercising these free speech muscles in a direct setting that’s open for everybody to show up, speak out and get answers to their questions about what they can do in their hometowns and neighborhoods.”

The schedule for the upcoming town halls is as follows:

Saturday, Feb. 28

  • Multnomah County, 1:30 pm, Ida B. Wells High School Auditorium, 1151 SW Vermont St, Portland. This town hall will include a localized community action fair outside the meeting with information about how attendees can assist organizations working hard to protect and support our neighbors.

Sunday, March 1,

  • Benton County, 1 pm, Austin Auditorium at the LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis

For everyone’s security, backpacks and large bags will not be allowed in the town halls. Similar to major sporting events, there is a clear bag policy for town halls, allowing only clear bags (max 12″x 6″x12″), one-gallon clear plastic bags, or small clutches (max 4.5″x 6.5″), plus essential items like medical bags or infant necessities, with no storage for disallowed bags. Backpacks and non-clear bags are prohibited, though medical/infant needs have exceptions. Doors will open one hour before the town hall start time for attendees.