Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Republican · 3 November 2026

Barbara Kahl

Barbara Kahl, a Republican veterinarian, is the Republican nominee for Oregon's 1st congressional district in 2026, facing Democratic incumbent Suzanne Bonamici in the November general election.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Home in Michigan

The article highlights the Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian home in The Acres, Kalamazoo, Michigan: the Samuel and Dorothy Eppstein residence: now restored and listed for $2.1 million.

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  1. Kommentar: Ein Wunder von Gorleben

    The piece titled "Kommentar: Ein Wunder von Gorleben" from EJZ (by editor Judith Kahle) offers a reflective opinion about a local development described as a "miracle" in Gorleben.

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  2. Inside House K: A Stunning Concrete & Nature-Integrated Home in Vietnam by HGAA (2026)

    The article presents House K, a residential project by HGAA in Nghệ An, Vietnam, notable for its seamless fusion of concrete architecture with nature.

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  3. Mächtiges Werkzeug für plattdeutsche Dichter

    The Aschendorff Verlag Münster presented Kahls platdüütske Wäöderbook with author Dr. Klaus-Werner Kahl on July 21 in Münster.

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  4. Rare Barbie dolls' house set to fetch three-figure fee at Staffordshire auction

    A rare Barbie Dream House crafted from cardboard is a top lot at a Staffordshire dolls sale, expected to fetch £120–£150.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Barbara Kahl, a veterinarian, is the Republican nominee for Oregon's 1st congressional district in 2026.

The district lies in northwestern Oregon and takes in the western Portland metropolitan area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro and parts of Portland west of the Willamette River, along with Tillamook County.

Kahl won the Republican primary with 71.5% of the vote, defeating retired banker John Verbeek, who received 27.4%.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, Kahl faces Democratic incumbent Suzanne Bonamici, who was re-elected with 68.6% of the vote in 2024 and won the 2026 Democratic primary with 86.6% against mechanical engineer Jamil Ahmad.