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Governor Brown Confirms Candidacy

Governor Kate Brown has confirmed she'll stand for election.

The Democratic governor confirmed her plans on Friday while attending the Pendleton Round-Up.

Brown's announcement was not a surprise. She's been raising money for months and hired a campaign consultant. But when asked about her plans, she's always demurred.

Her consultant, Carol Butler, says Brown will make a formal announcement in the future.

Brown was secretary of state before becoming governor when John Kitzhaber resigned in February. The winner of next year's election will finish the last two years of Kitzhaber's term.

Republican physician Bud Pierce has also announced plans to run for governor.

Born and raised in Eugene, Anni started at KLCC in 2000 as a reporter and co-host of Northwest Passage. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Anni moved to New York City. She worked in education for several years before returning to her true love, journalism. Anni co-founded and co-hosted Dailysonic, a narrative-based news podcast. She interned at WNYC's On The Media, then becoming WNYC's assistant producer of Morning Edition.