Oregon's gubernatorial election, usually a shoo-in for the Democratic candidate, has turned into a nail-biter with the Republican's bid possibly buoyed by a third contender. ElectionDay
John Kennedy, who was hired by Marion County, Oregon, through a staffing service, accepts a ballot from a voter in downtown Salem, Ore., across from the county clerk's office on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Voters in Oregon can mail in their votes or drop them off at official locations.
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s gubernatorial election, usually a shoo-in for the Democratic candidate, has turned into a nail-biter with the Republican’s bid possibly buoyed by a third contender. Three women, all former legislators, are the top candidates in the race to become the next governor of the state, which hasn’t elected a Republican to the office in 40 years.
Democrat Tina Kotek, formerly the longest serving Oregon House speaker, is being challenged by Christine Drazan, a former leader of the Republican minority in the House. Several opinion polls showed the two statistically tied, which promptedThe presence of Betsy Johnson, who was in the statehouse for 20 years and quit the Democratic Party in 2021 to run as an unaffiliated candidate, presents a wild card in the race.
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