Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon Senator marred by scandal, dies at 93

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB), Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB) and Lisa Wood (OPB)

June 6, 2026 9:31 p.m. Updated: June 9, 2026 12:16 a.m.

Packwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct.