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 […]
Ahead of Primary Election, Governor Tina Kotek Defends Oregon Values and Fights for Working Families
PORTLAND, OR – As Oregonians cast their ballots in today’s primary election, Governor Tina Kotek is focused on what has defined her leadership from day one: fighting to build a better future for Oregonians. Over the last year, Governor Kotek has emerged as one of the most successful governors pushing back against President Trump’s agenda, […]
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 […]
Eugene Weekly Editorial Board Endorses Governor Tina Kotek in Democratic Primary
PORTLAND, OR — The Eugene Weekly Editorial Board endorsed Governor Tina Kotek in the Democratic Primary, citing her record of delivering results, especially on housing and homelessness, while standing up to President Trump’s attacks on Oregon. “Eugene/Springfield voters deserve a governor who shows up, listens, learns, and keeps delivering – and that’s exactly the work […]
ICYMI: Governor Kotek Continues to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Care, Strengthen Workforce Across Oregon
SALEM, OR – Governor Tina Kotek this week signed a bipartisan package of legislation focused on strengthening Oregon’s mental health and addiction care workforce, supporting frontline providers, and protecting Oregonians – especially young people – from emerging risks from irresponsible technology. The effort builds on Governor Kotek’s broader record of expanding mental health and addiction […]
UFCW Local 555 Endorses Governor Tina Kotek for Reelection
PORTLAND, OR – The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, Oregon’s largest private-sector labor union representing more than 30,000 workers in grocery, meat, retail, plants and manufacturing, healthcare industry, and pharmacies across the Pacific Northwest, today announced its endorsement of Governor Tina Kotek for a second term as Governor. “Governor Kotek has shown […]
Eugene Weekly: Vote ’Em If You Got ’Em
As we interviewed candidate after candidate for our elections coverage and endorsements issue, R.E.M. played in our heads (or at least in heads of us over a certain age or into ’90s bands): “It’s the end of the world as we know it. And I feel fine.” Despite those dire feelings, Lane County and Oregon […]