[Portland, OR] – Following recent announcements of new endorsements from local leaders in Deschutes and Lane counties, former House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek today released a list of additional endorsements from Portland-area current and former elected leaders. “Tina Kotek is absolutely the right choice for Governor. She has been one of our most […]
Watch: Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek makes campaign stop in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — As the Oregon governor’s race approaches, we’re continuing to talk to candidates about their platform. Tina Kotek was in Eugene Saturday on a stop on her campaign tour … She served a record 9 years as Oregon House Speaker. And after becoming the first out lesbian to lead a US state’s house of […]
Tina Kotek Announces Endorsement from Oregon Education Association
[Portland, OR] – Today, former Oregon House Speaker and Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek announced the endorsement of the Oregon Education Association, the state’s largest union of educators that represents about 41,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. The OEA-PAC endorsement process is carried out by educators for […]
Deschutes County Elected Leaders Endorse Tina Kotek for Governor
[Portland, OR] – Former House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek announced new endorsements from Deschutes County elected leaders today. These endorsements come after Kotek announced new endorsements from Lane County leaders earlier in the month. “There is no community in Oregon where access to housing is not strained. Oregon’s next Governor can’t just talk […]
Watch: On the Record with Tina Kotek
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s turning into a crowded race in the Democratic and Republican primaries to become Oregon’s next governor. However, Tina Kotek is hoping to make a breakout.
Lane County Elected Leaders Endorse Tina Kotek for Governor
Part of growing coalition in support of Tina’s campaign [Portland, OR] – Former House Speaker and candidate for Governor Tina Kotek announced new endorsements from Lane County leaders. These leaders join a growing list of progressive organizations, labor unions, state legislators and community leaders backing Kotek’s campaign. “From her days at the Oregon Food Bank, […]
Northwest Carpenters Union Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
[Portland, OR] – Tina Kotek received the endorsement of the Northwest Carpenters Union. The Northwest Carpenters represent over 9,000 workers across the state. “I’m proud to receive the endorsement of the Northwest Carpenters Union,” said Tina Kotek, candidate for Governor. “Over the years we have fought together to make sure workers have more economic security, […]
Oregon Democrat Tina Kotek vies to become first openly lesbian U.S. governor
Tina Kotek is used to breaking new ground. After becoming the first out lesbian to lead a U.S. state’s House of Representatives, she now wants to be elected the nation’s first openly lesbian governor, too.
Tina Kotek Tours Project Turnkey Site
Yesterday, Tina Kotek toured the ARCHES Inn, a Project Turnkey site located in Salem. As House Speaker, Kotek championed the investment of $75 million to convert motels and hotels into temporary shelters for Oregonians left unhoused by COVID-19 and by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. Within one year, Project Turnkey created 19 new shelters in […]
ICYMI: Speaker Tina Kotek Earns Endorsements from Leading Reproductive Justice Organizations
[Portland, OR] – Coming off the 49th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Oregon’s three leading reproductive justice organizations announced their endorsements of Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor. The endorsements by Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon, Pro-Choice Oregon and The Mother PAC showcase Kotek as Oregon’s most effective leader for reproductive health care. As the former Speaker […]