A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections
Summary
Oregon will hold primary elections on Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and other state and federal offices. Incumbent Governor Tina Kotek seeks re-election, facing competition from multiple Democrats and Republicans. Voters will also decide on a fuel tax referendum amid rising gas prices.Key Facts
- Oregon is known as a Democratic-leaning state since the 1980s.
- Governor Tina Kotek is running for a second four-year term.
- About 25 candidates, including nine Democrats and many Republicans, are competing for the governor’s seat.
- Republican candidates include State Senator Christine Drazan and former NBA player Chris Dudley.
- Polls show Kotek leading the Democratic primary and Drazan leading the Republican primary for governor.
- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is running for a fourth term and is expected to win his primary.
- All six Oregon representatives in the U.S. House are up for re-election.
- Voters will also decide on a referendum to repeal a state fuel tax.
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