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Tina Kotek Governor — Oregon Lean D
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Governor — Oregon

Tina Kotek

Tina Kotek is Oregon's Democratic governor, seeking a second term after winning in 2022 and serving as House Speaker for nearly a decade. Polls show a very close race with Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan, with Kotek slightly ahead in the newest surveys and both leads within the margin of error.

On the ballot against Christine Drazan (R)

Why it matters: The race turns partly on whether voters unhappy with Trump's policies will back a Democrat many of them view unfavorably, with affordability the top concern and about 60% of likely voters saying the state is on the wrong track.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingLean DCook Political Report, Oct 27 source
Latest poll Kotek 46% 44% Drazan 10% undecided or other Kotek +2 Sep 15Oct 8DHM Research, Oct 8. Checked Today, 3:18 AM ET. Every poll
Money raised (through Oct 22) Kotek$20,000,000 Drazan$16,000,000 source

Every poll in this race

PollsterDateSampleKotekDrazanMargin
DHM ResearchOct 8549 LV46%44%D +2
DHM ResearchSep 30915 LV · Margin of error ±3.2%46%47%R +1
DHM ResearchSep 15600 LV · Margin of error ±4%43%45%R +2
FM3 ResearchFeb 131,065 LV · Margin of error ±3.1%45%40%D +5

LV = likely voters, RV = registered voters. Polls listed by 270toWin. Each pollster name links to its own release.

In Tina's own words

We all deserve opportunity. That's why I fight for every Oregonian.
Tina Kotek, Statement on her campaign website's Meet Tina page source

Where Tina stands

Housing and homelessness
Her campaign says she would speed up construction by cutting red tape and fund more starter homes and down payment help. source
Schools
Her campaign says she would add classroom instructional time, cut absenteeism, sustain literacy efforts such as tutoring, and tighten graduation requirements. source
Cost of living
Her campaign says she would expand childcare toward universal preschool, fight insurance rate hikes, and defend the Oregon Health Plan from federal Medicaid cuts. source
Economy
Her campaign says she would create a Department of Commerce, set statewide permitting timelines, and invest in growing sectors such as life sciences and renewable energy. source

The record

  • Governor of Oregon since January 2023, after winning the 2022 race over Christine Drazan
  • Speaker of the Oregon House from 2013 to 2022, the longest-serving in the chamber's history, and a state representative from 2007
  • Started her career at the Oregon Food Bank and then Children First for Oregon
ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Christine Drazan

  • Drazan is a Republican state senator, appointed in October 2025 to fill a vacancy. She was House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2021 and again in 2025, and lost the 2022 governor's race to Kotek, 43.5% to 46.9%. source
  • As House Minority Leader, Drazan took part in Republican quorum-denying walkouts, including in 2020. source
  • Kotek's campaign notes that Drazan did not vote for the POWER Act, which shifts utility costs toward large energy users such as data centers. Drazan called the law 'window dressing'. source

Endorsed by

Barack ObamaSen. Jeff Merkley and Sen. Ron WydenThe OregonianWillamette WeekEMILYs List

Tina Kotek. Photo: Tony Miller, Public domain

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

Race data checked Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.