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Oregon Requires Data Centers to Pay Fair Share under POWER Act, Republican Drazan Remains in Opposition to Helping Ratepayers

PORTLAND, OR – Today, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved new rates for PGE for data center energy use through the POWER Act, creating protections for working Oregonians by ensuring data centers and cryptocurrency facilities pay their fair share of energy costs. The new law, which was championed by Governor Tina Kotek during the 2025 […]

Statement from Governor Tina Kotek on Anniversary of H.R.1

PORTLAND, OR – Governor Tina Kotek today released a statement following the anniversary of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” H.R. 1, which will devastate Oregonians’ healthcare, slashed food assistance, and is projected to strip $15 billion in federal funding from Oregon over the next six years: “One year ago, President Trump and Republicans in Congress chose to rip healthcare away […]

On the Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor Tina Kotek Vows to Protect Access to Reproductive Healthcare

PORTLAND, OR – Today, on the four year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and open the door to extreme abortion bans across the country, Governor Tina Kotek vowed in a video message to continue fighting for abortion access and reproductive rights in Oregon. With protections being stripped away across the country, […]

RELEASE: Governor Tina Kotek Challenges Senator Christine Drazan to Three Debates Ahead of November Election

PORTLAND, OR – Today, the Tina for Oregon campaign challenged Christine Drazan to three 60-minute televised debates in Portland, Eugene, and Medford starting in September. These debates will give Oregonians across the state the opportunity to hear from Governor Kotek directly about her vision for her second term and how she plans to defend Oregon’s values in the […]

Tina for Oregon Launches First Ad of General Election

PORTLAND, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek’s re-election campaign launched its first ad of the general election. “The Choice” draws a clear contrast between Governor Tina Kotek – who has stood up to President Trump’s extreme agenda and delivered for Oregon families – and Christine Drazan, who has backed him on issue after issue. The ad […]

Governor Tina Kotek Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows to Keep Fighting for Oregon Values

SALEM, OR – Tonight, Governor Tina Kotek accepted the Democratic nomination for Governor of Oregon in a video message to supporters, pledging to keep lowering costs, defending reproductive healthcare, and standing up to President Trump’s extreme agenda. TRANSCRIPT Hi Oregon. Thank you for making your voices heard and for electing me as your Democratic nominee for governor. I’m […]

PCUN Endorses Governor Tina Kotek for Reelection

PORTLAND, OR – Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Oregon’s farmworker union and the largest Latino organization in the state, today announced its endorsement of Governor Tina Kotek for a second term as Governor. “Latino, immigrant, and farmworker communities know Governor Kotek doesn’t just talk – she delivers,” said Reyna Lopez, Executive Director of […]

Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Endorses Governor Tina Kotek for Reelection

PORTLAND, OR – The Oregon State Fire Fighters Council (OSFFC), representing professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel across the state, today announced its endorsement of Governor Tina Kotek for a second term as Governor. “From expanding paid family leave to lowering our retirement age to investing in wildfire preparedness, Governor Kotek has delivered for firefighters […]

ICYMI: Governor Kotek Continues to Defend Reproductive Freedom, Expand Public Health Access Across Oregon

SALEM, OR – Governor Tina Kotek today signed a package of legislation focused on protecting Oregonians’ reproductive health care, keeping Planned Parenthood clinic doors open in every part of the state, and ensuring access to lifesaving vaccines as President Trump and Republicans in Congress escalate their attacks on patients, providers, and public health. The signing […]