[Portland, OR] – This week on the campaign trail, Betsy Johnson showed her true conservative colors to voters, and Christine Drazan did what she does best: staying silent on the issues that matter to Oregonians. Betsy Johnson Touts Support of Extremist Republican Bridget Barton On Tuesday, Betsy Johnson announced that Bridget Barton, the anti-choice, Big Lie […]
Tina Kotek Agrees to Eight Debates and Candidate Forums, Including a Proposed Forum on Gun Safety
[Portland, Oregon] – The Tina Kotek for Oregon campaign today announced that she has agreed to eight debates and candidate forums across the state. The Kotek campaign also challenged Republican candidate Christine Drazan and conservative candidate Betsy Johnson to agree to an issue-specific forum on gun safety policy, especially given Johnson’s recent flip-flopping on the […]
Oregon Women Leaders Endorse Tina Kotek for Governor
[Portland, OR] – Today, several prominent women elected officials announced their endorsement of Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor. These additional endorsements from prominent leaders representing all levels of government showcase Tina as an effective leader who is ready to take on Oregon’s toughest challenges: Governor Kate Brown Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici Oregon […]
Meet Oregon’s Tina Kotek, who hopes to be America’s first lesbian governor
Tina Kotek is hoping to make political history again. She became the country’s first out lesbian speaker of a state House of Representatives in 2013. She broke barriers once again by becoming Oregon’s longest-serving speaker, before stepping down in January to run for governor. Now, after winning the state’s Democratic nomination for governor last week, […]
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
Endorse Democrat Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor
[Portland, OR]: Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced their endorsement of Tina Kotek for Governor: Senator Ron Wyden: “Tina Kotek has proven herself time and again to be a creative and committed leader willing to work with Oregonians in every nook and cranny of our state to fight for opportunities that […]
‘I’m really proud to endorse her’: Nicholas Kristof endorses Democratic nominee Tina Kotek for Governor
“Oregon faces huge challenges and I want a governor who can work really seriously to address those challenges,” he said. Those challenges include homelessness, education and addiction — three issues Kotek has a history of facing head-on.
Watch: Nicholas Kristof endorses Tina Kotek in governor’s race
Tina Kotek Announces Endorsement from Nick Kristof
[Portland, OR] – Today, former candidate for Governor and Pulitzer-prizing winning journalist Nick Kristof announced his endorsement of Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor. “Oregon faces huge challenges, and we need real leadership. That’s Tina Kotek,” said Nick Kristof. “On housing, homelessness, education, she has actually led and made a real difference for Oregonians. That’s why I’m […]
Tina Kotek’s win comes amid a wave of LGBTQ candidates running for office
If she wins the general election in November, Kotek, who is formerly the state’s longest-serving speaker of the House as well as the first openly lesbian speaker in the nation, she will become the first openly lesbian governor in the United States. If elected, she told the Human Rights Campaign that she promises to continue […]
Tina Kotek Wins Decisive Victory in Democratic Primary
[Portland, OR] – Tina Kotek decisively won today’s Democratic primary for Oregon governor, and will be the Democratic nominee on the ballot in November. Democrats across Oregon have made it clear: Tina is the best candidate to move Oregon forward. “I am deeply honored that Democratic voters across Oregon trust me to be their nominee. […]