PORTLAND, OR – Today, Tina for Oregon released a video from former President Barack Obama outlining his support for Governor Tina Kotek’s re-election. In his message to Oregonians, President Obama highlighted Governor Kotek’s dedication to Oregon values and working families. Specifically, he praised Governor Kotek’s record of fighting for healthcare, reproductive rights, vote-by-mail, food assistance, and a living wage.
“I am so honored to have President Obama’s support in this race,” said Governor Kotek. “Because of his leadership, Oregon has stronger healthcare, more ways to fight climate change, and expanded human rights protections. Thank you for helping our state make progress toward a better future for everyone.”
Watch President Obama’s message to Oregonians here:
This is not the first time President Obama has shown support for Governor Kotek. In 2022, he emphasized Governor Kotek’s leadership from her days as Speaker of the Oregon House and her commitment to tackling Oregon’s toughest challenges.
“OBAMA MESSAGE” TRANSCRIPT
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Hey Oregon, Barack Obama here.
You know what’s on the line in this election?
Your healthcare. Your reproductive rights.
Your ability to vote by mail.
That’s why we need your governor, Tina Kotek, fighting for Oregon.
I know Tina.
She will stand up to anyone if it means delivering for working families.
That’s how Tina raised Oregon’s minimum wage.
Expanded abortion access.
Restored food assistance.
And fought to protect Medicaid.
And Tina knows there’s more to do.
Tina won’t rest until everyone can send their kids to good schools.
Make a good living.
And build a better life.
That’s what’s on the line. That’s the choice in this election.
So, come on Oregon.
Put your ballot in the nearest drop box.
Vote for Tina Kotek by Tuesday, November 3rd.
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ABOUT GOVERNOR KOTEK
Governor Tina Kotek has spent her career making history and fighting for others. Over the last three years, Governor Kotek has expanded access to affordable childcare, created thousands of new shelter beds, protected abortion access and vote-by-mail, and funded early literacy and summer learning programs. She has also been a national leader in pushing back against Donald Trump’s attacks on our communities, our healthcare, and our rights by blocking his illegal attempts to deploy the Oregon National Guard in our communities and working through the night to reverse his decision to strip food assistance from Oregonians by taking away SNAP benefits.
Governor Kotek is running for reelection to continue defending Oregon values and tackling the state’s biggest challenges – lowering costs, reducing homelessness, strengthening schools, expanding mental health and addiction care, and bringing affordable childcare to every corner of the state.
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