Gubernatorial debate

Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan debate in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Kotek and Drazan held their third and final debate in Bend on Oct. 13.

Kotek, Drazan square off in final debate of governor’s race

Dirk VanderHart

In their final Oregon gubernatorial debate in Bend, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan clashed over Donald Trump, housing affordability, data centers, and water rights.

Republican Christine Drazan and Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek at podiums.

Politics & Government

Oregon’s second gubernatorial debate features few fireworks, plenty of policy

Dirk VanderHart

Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan clashed over taxes, school performance, and business retention during a gubernatorial debate in Medford.

Politics & Government

Kitzhaber, Richardson Again Clash Over Role Of First Lady

Chris Lehman

The behavior of Oregon's First Lady provoked the sharpest exchanges during a gubernatorial debate in Portland Tuesday night on KGW television. Incumbent…