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Phil Knight Donates $3 Million to Boost Oregon Republicans

11/25/2025

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On October 22, Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated $3 million to Bring Balance to Salem PAC to back Republican candidates.
The donation is Knight's largest to an Oregon PAC.
Since 2022, Knight has donated about $2 million yearly to the PAC.
He previously supported Betsy Johnson before backing Republican Christine Drazan, who aims to defeat Tina Kotek in 2026.

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On October 22, Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated $3 million to Bring Balance to Salem PAC to back Republican candidates.
The donation is Knight's largest to an Oregon PAC.
Since 2022, Knight has donated about $2 million yearly to the PAC.
He previously supported Betsy Johnson before backing Republican Christine Drazan, who aims to defeat Tina Kotek in 2026.