Kotek Claims Oregon Victory
Democratic Governor Tina Kotek declared victory in the Oregon gubernatorial race while Republican challenger Christine Drazan withheld her concession. Kotek emphasized priorities including housing affordability, behavioral health and education for her second term.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek secured a second term after defeating Republican challenger Christine Drazan and third-party candidate Brett Smith in a close election night race. The victory extends a decades-long streak for Democrats in the United States state where Republicans have not held the governorship since 1982. Kotek's win preserves Democratic control across all statewide offices and legislative supermajorities.
