[Portland, OR] – In the final days in the Oregon governor’s race, both Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan are making reproductive rights a top issue — and the contrast is more stark than ever. This week, Tina Kotek traveled the state to lay out her plan to defend reproductive rights alongside leaders from Planned Parenthood […]
Kotek promotes reproductive rights in campaign stop in Eugene
“Drazan, who’s the Republican candidate, wants to ban abortion,” Kotek said. “She’s been very clear about that, and as governor would have a lot of ability to impede the work that we have done here in Oregon to provide access to reproductive care. She even sponsored a bill in Oregon that would have gone after […]
WATCH: New Tina Kotek Ad – “We certainly don’t need a red state takeover to pick up the damn trash”
Portland, OR] – Tina Kotek’s campaign released a new TV ad focusing on her vision to address issues of safety and livability in our communities. In the ad, Kotek discusses her plans to address homelessness by enforcing the laws on the books, increasing public safety funding, and connecting people with treatment. Tina’s track record of leadership […]
Extreme Anti-Choice Groups Rally Behind Drazan in the Last 24 Hours, Planned Parenthood PAC Board Member & Tina Kotek Campaign Respond
[Bend, OR] – Yesterday, one of the nation’s most extreme anti-abortion groups announced they’ve officially endorsed Christine Drazan for governor, calling her an “unwavering pro-life partner and fierce advocate.” The extreme group appears to be coordinating with Oregon Right to Life, which held a press conference in support of Drazan yesterday and launched a new webpage, where they stated Drazan is “committed” and “proven” when it comes to […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Portland, backs Kotek in Governor’s race
“If this were a head-to-head, Tina would be ahead by about a zillion points. But in a three-way race, it is possible that Oregon could end up with a trump republican,” Senator Warren said, “I wanted to be here because of how important all the pieces of what’s on the ballot. Tina’s on the ballot. […]
‘I came here because Oregon is dangerously close to flipping red’: Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigns for Tina Kotek in Portland
“I didn’t come here because I believe this is a safe seat. I came here because Oregon is dangerously close to flipping red, and we have 17 election days to keep that from happen,” Sen. Warren told the crowd.
As Oregonians Start Voting, Tina Kotek Rallies Supporters in “Fighting for Working Families” Tour
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.”