Who are the current U.S. Senators from Oregon?

The correct response identifies Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as the current U.S. Senators from Oregon. Ron Wyden has been serving as a senator since 1996, and Jeff Merkley took office in 2009. Together, they represent Oregon in the U.S. Senate, engaging in legislation and advocacy on behalf of the state's interests.

The other options list figures who are no longer in office or served in different capacities. For instance, Gordon Smith served in the Senate until 2009, while Ted Kulongoski was the governor of Oregon rather than a senator. Peter DeFazio, while an influential politician from Oregon, has served in the House of Representatives and not in the Senate. This distinction is important in understanding the current representation of Oregon at the federal level.