He won the seat in the 2022 election against Michelle Emmons.

[3] Conrad serves on three committees: Behavioral Health and Health Care, Emergency Management General Government and Veterans, and Judiciary.

In 2023, Conrad was the only Republican in the Oregon Legislature to vote for a bill expanding access to abortion and gender affirming care.

[4] In 2024, he faced a primary challenge from businessman Darin Harbick.

[6] In June 2024, after losing renomination in the Republican primary election to Harbick, Conrad changed his party registration to the Independent Party of Oregon.