In another election cycle, reproductive rights would not likely be a major focus in Oregon, which already has some of the most progressive abortion legislation in the country. But since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June, the topic has become a top […]
Bend Source Weekly Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
Kotek is a hard-driving legislator. No one is arguing that. However, it is in this drive that we’ve actually seen progress in addressing the issue of homelessness, and in correcting the problems that led to so much inequality in the housing sector over the past few decades. Kotek was instrumental in funding the statewide homeless […]
Senator Merkley: Drazan and Johnson are Out of Step with Oregonians’ Values on Environmental Protections, Climate Chaos
Merkley Urges Oregonians to Support Tina Kotek for Governor [Portland, OR] – Today U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley urged Oregonians to support Democratic nominee Tina Kotek for Governor at a press conference in downtown Portland. “Both Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson are taking massive checks from big oil and corporate polluters, like the Koch Brothers. And […]
New TV Ad: Drazan Can’t Hide Her Right-Wing Agenda for Oregon
Footage Reveals Drazan, in Her Own Words, Bragging about NRA Endorsement and Pledging to Sign Abortion Ban [Portland, OR] – The Tina Kotek campaign has launched a new TV ad featuring Republican Christine Drazan revealing her right-wing agenda, in her own words. The ad includes video of Drazan bragging about her endorsement from the NRA and pledging to sign an […]
MEMO: As Governor’s Race Solidifies into Two-Way Contest, Drazan Will Prove Too Right-Wing for Oregon
Planned Parenthood PAC, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Former Oregon Secretary of State Weigh in on the Stakes of the Race [Portland, OR] – Today the Tina Kotek campaign released a new State of the Race Memorandum and held a press briefing with three Oregon leaders who laid out the stakes in the Oregon Governor’s […]
State of the Race Memo, October 11, 2022
To: Interested Parties From: Meghan Cavanaugh, Campaign Manager Date: October 11, 2022 Re: As Race Solidifies into Two-Way Contest, Drazan Will Prove Too Right-Wing for Oregon Election Day is four weeks from today, and national attention has turned to the Oregon Governor’s race. With non-affiliated candidate Betsy Johnson consistently dropping in the polls, the race […]
Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek promises campaign contribution limits if elected
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek told KOIN 6 News that she’s concerned about large contributions — like the million-dollar ones given to her chief opponents by Nike founder Phil Knight.
Tina Kotek is the Only Candidate for Governor Pushing to Get Big Money Out of Politics
[Portland, OR] – Today, Democratic nominee for Governor Tina Kotek hosted a roundtable discussion on campaign finance reform and repeated her call to get big money out of politics. In stark contrast, Republican candidate Christine Drazan is bankrolled by billionaire Phil Knight, who has already spent nearly $7 million this cycle in an effort to single-handedly turn […]
Oregon gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek 1-on-1 interview on the issues
We asked the candidates the same questions about abortion and a woman’s right to choose; the crisis of homelessness; the minimum wage; the urban-rural divide; the issue of water rights; Measure 114, which would change Oregon’s gun laws; and how politics may be affecting decisions in our schools.
Tina Kotek Visits Medford Preschool, Discusses Importance of Expanding Access to Affordable Child Care
Drazan’s 2020 Walkout Stalled Critical Funding for Southern Oregon Child care Provider [Medford, OR] Yesterday Democratic nominee for Governor Tina Kotek visited a preschool in Medford and discussed the importance of expanding access to affordable child care and early learning opportunities with Rep. Pam Marsh (D – Southern Jackson County) and Sunny Spicer, Executive Director […]