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Rep. Drazan Launches 2026 Oregon Governor Bid, Targets Economy

10/28/2025

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Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Ore.) announced her candidacy for Oregon governor on October 27, 2025, at a Portland manufacturing facility.
She previously ran for governor in 2022, losing to Tina Kotek by under 4%.
Drazan recently filled a vacant Oregon Senate seat and is seen as a Republican leader amid a Democratic supermajority.
She criticizes state government for economic issues and homelessness, advocating tax cuts and fewer regulations to boost affordability.

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Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Ore.) announced her candidacy for Oregon governor on October 27, 2025, at a Portland manufacturing facility.
She previously ran for governor in 2022, losing to Tina Kotek by under 4%.
Drazan recently filled a vacant Oregon Senate seat and is seen as a Republican leader amid a Democratic supermajority.
She criticizes state government for economic issues and homelessness, advocating tax cuts and fewer regulations to boost affordability.