Kotek, Drazan set for rematch in Oregon governor’s race
Incumbent Democratic Governor Tina Kotek will face Republican state Senator Christine Drazan in a rematch for Oregon’s governor’s race. The race is rated a solid Democratic hold by the Cook Political Report, with Kotek favored to win a second term. Kotek’s narrow 2022 victory and recent popularity challenges keep the contest competitive.
- ▪Tina Kotek won the 2022 gubernatorial election by less than four percentage points over Christine Drazan.
- ▪Both candidates are set to compete again in the upcoming November election.
- ▪The Cook Political Report rates the race as a solid Democratic hold, but Kotek’s approval ratings have slipped.
- ▪Drazan, the GOP primary winner, says she is running again to address perceived problems in the state.
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State Watch Kotek, Drazan set for rematch in Oregon governor’s race Comments: by Julia Mueller - 05/19/26 11:38 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Julia Mueller - 05/19/26 11:38 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) is set for a rematch against Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in the race for governor of the Beaver State, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kotek narrowly won her first term in the governor’s mansion by less than four percentage points in a 2022 showdown against Drazan. The rivals will face off again this fall for the seat that Cook Political Report rates “solid Democrat,” with Kotek favored to score another term. Oregon has not had a GOP governor in four decades, and Kotek is backed by top Democrats in the state.
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