Momentum Builds with Events Featuring U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Gov. Jay Inslee, AFL-CIO President, Child Care Providers, and Oregon Workers [Portland, OR] – Over the past five days, Tina Kotek rallied supporters in her “Fighting for Working Families” tour, highlighting the stark contrasts in the Governor’s race and encouraging Oregonians to […]
Obama records Kotek campaign ad in tight Oregon governor race
“In the video, a seated Obama talks directly to the camera, calling Kotek the “real deal.” He describes her legislation to raise the state minimum wage and pass the country’s strongest abortion protections, as well as her campaign priorities of lowering housing and health care costs, protecting the environment and supporting workers.”
WATCH: Former President Barack Obama Backs Tina Kotek for Governor In New Digital Ad
[Portland, OR] – Today, Tina Kotek’s campaign launched a new digital ad featuring former President Barack Obama. In the ad, first reported by Julia Shumway in the Oregon Capital Chronicle, President Obama says, “Tina knows things are broken, but she’s a fixer — always has been, always will be. And she’s the leader we need in this moment.” […]
Portland Mercury Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
“Pair this with even more smart, progressive ideas on creating more clean energy, growing Oregon’s workforce, supporting mental health and addiction programs, pushing for more limitations on campaign contributions, and—and once again, for those in the back—strengthening Oregon’s abortion laws, Tina Kotek is the overwhelmingly clear choice to be our next governor.”
KGW/The Oregonian Debate: Tina Kotek Lays Out Clear Contrast on Homelessness, Drazan Refuses to Condemn Election Deniers and Conspiracy Theorists
[Portland, OR] – During tonight’s KGW/The Oregonian debate, Tina Kotek proved why she is the only candidate for governor endorsed by major news outlets across the state, including The Oregonian, Willamette Week, Eugene Weekly, Bend Source Weekly and The Skanner: she is the only candidate ready to tackle Oregon’s biggest challenges, with the state’s housing […]
BREAKING: Christine Drazan Refused to Condemn Election Deniers and Conspiracy Theorists in Tonight’s Debate – Proving She Will Not Stand Up to Extremism
[Portland, OR] – During tonight’s KGW debate, Republican Christine Drazan stunningly failed to condemn the growing faction of Republicans who are following Donald Trump’s lead and still refuse to accept the results of the 2020 elections. Even when pushed by the debate’s moderators, Drazan refused to answer their question about whether election deniers should be […]
Willamette Week Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
Let’s make one thing clear: Kotek is different from the woman she hopes to succeed, Gov. Kate Brown. Yes, both are Portland liberals who have broken barriers for LGBTQ people. But Brown lucked into the governor’s office and never articulated a clear agenda for her six-year tenure. Kotek is decisive, focused on bettering the conditions […]
The Skanner Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
Simply put, it is a perilous moment for Oregon. Drazan’s extreme pro-life stance is a danger to the state’s deeply entrenched support for reproductive rights and access to comprehensive health care. Drazan shares her opposition to gun control with Johnson, who has also voted against it. We must have strong gun control laws that protect […]
Oregon Governor’s Race Poll Alert: Kotek Holds Narrow Lead
With Support Fading for Johnson, Tina Positioned to Make Further Gains Among Democrats [Portland, OR] – The Democratic candidate for Governor, Tina Kotek, is holding a two-point lead (40%) over Republican Christine Drazan (38%), according to new polling conducted by GBAO on behalf of the Tina Kotek campaign. Non-affiliated candidate Betsy Johnson lags far behind […]
GBAO Polling Memo
To: Friends of Tina KotekFrom: GBAODate: October 19, 2022 OR Governor’s Race Poll Alert: Kotek Holds Narrow Lead The race for Oregon Governor remains very tight, with Democrat Tina Kotek (40%) leading Republican Christine Drazan (38%) by just two points. Non-affiliated candidate Betsy Johnson lags far behind at 14%, and her support has been steadily […]