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Republicans Secure 250K Signatures for Oregon Gas Tax Repeal

5/10/2026

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Republicans gathered over 250,000 signatures to place a gas-tax repeal referendum on Oregon’s May 19 primary ballot.
The measure would let voters decide whether to overturn a law raising gas tax from 40 cents to 46 cents per gallon, making Oregon’s rate the nation’s eighth-highest.
Governor Tina Kotek said the referendum is a tough sell because households feel a pinch, though some Oregonians such as Kurt Borneman back the increase for road repairs.

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Republicans gathered over 250,000 signatures to place a gas-tax repeal referendum on Oregon’s May 19 primary ballot.
The measure would let voters decide whether to overturn a law raising gas tax from 40 cents to 46 cents per gallon, making Oregon’s rate the nation’s eighth-highest.
Governor Tina Kotek said the referendum is a tough sell because households feel a pinch, though some Oregonians such as Kurt Borneman back the increase for road repairs.