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Tina Kotek wins reelection as Oregon Governor

Tina Kotek Oregon Governor election Christine Drazan Oregon midterm elections Suzanne Bonamici

Democrat Tina Kotek has won reelection as the Governor of Oregon, defeating Republican challenger Christine Drazan. The Associated Press declared Kotek the winner in the early hours of Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Kotek, the incumbent, previously served as the Speaker of the Oregon House. Her campaign focused on addressing homelessness, mental health, and education. This victory marks a second successful reelection bid against Drazan, following their previous contest in 2022.

In other Oregon races, preliminary results indicated Democrat Suzanne Bonamici leading in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, while incumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley held a lead in the U.S. Senator race.

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Angie Nixon · Ashley Moody · Christine Drazan · Dan Rayfield · Jeff Merkley · Oregon · Oregon Secretary of State · Ron DeSantis · Suzanne Bonamici · Tina Kotek · Tobias Read · Wallowa County

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Kotek leads in reelection bid for Oregon Governor [wallowa.com]
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Kotek wins rematch with Drazen, gets second term as governor [www.salemreporter.com]
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Election Day polls open in the Chilkat Valley [www.chilkatvalleynews.com]
Keller ISD’s $828M bond, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw tax hike trailing in early votes [fortworthreport.org]
Tina Kotek Wins Reelection, Beating Christine Drazan Again [gayety.com]
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Tuttle wins re-election bid for Commission; county voter turnout reaches 40% [www.morganmessenger.com]
OC Voters Head to the Polls for Mid-Term Elections [mynewsla.com]
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Democrat Tina Kotek wins reelection for governor in Oregon [www.winnipegfreepress.com]