He was appointed interim Malheur County Justice of the Peace in August 2012, following the incumbent's death, and served until January 2013, when an elected successor took office.

[6][7][8] After Representative Cliff Bentz was appointed to the Oregon Senate following Ted Ferrioli's resignation, Findley was unanimously selected by county commissioners in the 60th district to take his seat in the House.

[11] While participating in a Republican-led walkout in May 2023 Findley reached the 10 unexcused absence threshold set by measure 113, disqualifying him from running for reelection after his current term ends.

[12] Findley and 4 other Senators filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade in response, arguing that the measure's wording allowed them to serve one additional term before being barred from reelection.

[14] On February 1, 2024, the Court unanimously ruled against the Republican Senators, confirming Findley's disqualification after the end of his term in January 2025.