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Nike Co-Founder Donates $3 Million to Oregon GOP

11/27/2025

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Philip H. Knight, Nike co-founder, donated $3 million to Bring Balance to Salem PAC on October 22 to support Republican candidates in Oregon.
The PAC now has $3.93 million.
Knight has funded the PAC since 2022 to diminish Democratic control in Oregon Legislature.
Previously, Knight contributed $3.75 million to former Democratic candidate Betsy Johnson and later shifted support to Republican Christine Drazan for governor against Tina Kotek in 2026.

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Philip H. Knight, Nike co-founder, donated $3 million to Bring Balance to Salem PAC on October 22 to support Republican candidates in Oregon.
The PAC now has $3.93 million.
Knight has funded the PAC since 2022 to diminish Democratic control in Oregon Legislature.
Previously, Knight contributed $3.75 million to former Democratic candidate Betsy Johnson and later shifted support to Republican Christine Drazan for governor against Tina Kotek in 2026.