Brian Stout is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st district from 2023 until 2025.

[4] Stout ran for the same seat in 2022, defeating the Democratic nominee, Anthony Sorace.

[6] On November 7, 2022, a Columbia County Circuit Court judge granted a five-year protective order against Brian Stout when a woman filed a petition alleging sexual abuse.

[6] On April 28, 2023, after a three-day hearing, the Columbia County Circuit Court judge ruled against Stout's request to dismiss the restraining order.

[8] On May 9, 2023, House Speaker Dan Rayfield called on Stout to resign saying, "He can make the decisions on how he wants to operate in this world and whether he chooses to stay or not, and allow the voters to make the ultimate decision in two years if he chooses to run.