Kotek Takes Commanding Lead Over Drazan in Early Election Returns
The governor appears poised to overcome a low popularity rating in a rematch of 2022 nominees.
By Nigel Jaquiss and Grace Benninghoff
Oregon May Weather Fiscal Turbulence Better Than Most States Thanks to a Growing Rainy Day Fund
11/2/2026 - Created nearly two decades ago, the fund has over $3 billion to combat budget crises.
Cashing In on Oregon School Kids
10/30/2026 - Oregon sends hundreds of millions of dollars to for-profit online schools with poor graduation rates and little oversight.
In Apparent Conflict With Its Mission and History, ACLU Takes Sides in Oregon Governor’s Race
10/26/2026 - The civil rights group says it is nonpartisan and doesn’t get involved in candidate races but is spending heavily to support Kotek.
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Bend School Shooter’s Mother Twice Accused of Assault but Never Convicted
10/23/2026 - A conviction would have made it illegal for her to purchase the shotgun her son later used.
PACs and Megadonors Shift Millions as Oregon Governor’s Race Enters Final Stretch
10/21/2026 - Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has outpaced Republican challenger Christine Drazan in fundraising for the Nov. 3 election, but both candidates’ donor bases have shifted since their 2022 race.
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