In May 2010, Robinson won the Republican primary for Oregon's 4th congressional district, earning the right to face Democratic incumbent Peter DeFazio in the November 2010 general election.
In May 2010, Robinson won the Republican primary for Oregon's 4th congressional district, taking 79% of the vote to businesswoman Jaynee Germond's 20%. He faced Democratic incumbent Peter DeFazio in the November 2010 general election.