Oregon Candidates and Issues - Election 2022
Gubernatorial Candidate Profiles
Tina Kotek is a housing champion, a friend to labor and a foe to Phil Knight
Ever since she announced her intention to run for governor last year, Tina Kotek has been in a position of strength. But Kotek’s surefire position at the front of the pack has seemed less certain lately.
Christine Drazan is bent on restoring GOP influence in Oregon. She now has her chance
The former lawmaker and lobbyist looks like Republicans’ best hope to retake Mahonia Hall in more than a decade. Her rise to prominence has been swift and strategic.
Betsy Johnson: ‘I’m not going to surrender a place I love without one hell of a fight’
Betsy Johnson, the unaffiliated candidate for governor, is lagging in the polls behind Democrat Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan. But she's not letting it stop her. “Sitting around watching Oregon in a death spiral, I have one last fight in me, and this is it,” Johnson said. “And I’m not going to surrender a place I love without one hell of a fight.”
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Rep. Val Hoyle failed to disclose 217 stock trades on time, violating congressional transparency rules. The $500K in transactions stemmed from her husband's 401(k) plan shift, raising ethical and legal questions. -
The 2025 legislative session ended Friday evening at 11:15 p.m. after a marathon day packed with more drama and uncertainty than any session in recent memory.
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The subject of the recall is Claire Hall, who has served as commissioner for 21 years building a reputation as an advocate for unhoused people and affordable housing, and is popular with progressives. -
Lincoln County’s veterans levy appears to be passing, barely. However, according to the final, official count posted Tuesday, the results are close enough to require a hand recount.
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The results of a Lincoln County veterans services levy have flipped, with a slight majority now voting yes. The race is still too close to call and within the margin of an automatic recount.
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Fifteen of Oregon’s 36 counties held elections, voting on everything from parks to libraries to law enforcement
