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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The ruling is a blow to Republicans who have insisted the vote should be held in November. -
Senate Bill 1599 is drawing vocal opposition.
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As of Thursday afternoon, the funding measure was leading by 218 votes. -
Two incumbents seeking reelection to the Lane Board of County Commissioners were trailing election night, according to preliminary results. In Springfield, challenger Sean VanGordon was ahead of incumbent David Loveall, and in East Lane County, Jake Pelroy was ahead of incumbent Heather Buch. -
On election night, 4th Congressional District incumbent Val Hoyle was far ahead in the Democratic Primary against Corvallis challenger Melissa Bird, according to preliminary results. -
Just shy of 20 percent of Oregon voters have returned their ballots for the primary election Tuesday, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
