2026 Oregon gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Oregon gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Governor

Tina Kotek
Democratic



The 2026 Oregon gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Oregon. The primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026.[1] Incumbent Democratic governor Tina Kotek is running for re-election to a second full term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Filed paperwork

Endorsements

Tina Kotek
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Declined to endorse
Labor unions
Political parties

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Independents

Candidates

Declared

  • Alexander Ziwahatan, entrepreneur[19]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[20] Solid D September 11, 2025
Inside Elections[21] Solid D August 28, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] Likely D September 4, 2025
Race to the WH[23] Lean D February 13, 2026

Polling

Tina Kotek vs. Ed Diehl

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Tina
Kotek (D) 		Ed
Diehl (R) 		Undecided
FM3 Research (D)[24][A] January 28, 2026 – February 4, 2026 1,065 (LV) ± 3.1% 43% 37% 20%

Tina Kotek vs. Christine Drazan

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Tina
Kotek (D) 		Christine
Drazan (R) 		Undecided
FM3 Research (D)[24][A] January 28, 2026 – February 4, 2026 1,065 (LV) ± 3.1% 45% 40% 15%

Tina Kotek vs. Chris Dudley

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Tina
Kotek (D) 		Chris
Dudley (R) 		Undecided
FM3 Research (D)[24][A] January 28, 2026 – February 4, 2026 1,065 (LV) ± 3.1% 45% 35% 20%

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

Partisan clients

  1. ^ a b c Poll commissioned by Charlie Health, an online behavioral health provider

References

  1. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Aguiar, Annie (December 29, 2025). "A gingerbread house of cards: Mapleton legal drama unfolds after gubernatorial candidate's fundraiser". Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  3. ^ Oliver, John (January 6, 2026). "Oregon Governor Hopeful Cal Kishawi Says His Mission Is to "Stand United," Centering Schools, Infrastructure, and Practical Problem-Solving". Grants Pass Tribune. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  4. ^ Dake, Lauren (November 21, 2025). "Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek inches closer to reelection announcement". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  5. ^ "Gov. Kotek announces campaign for reelection". KPTV. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "Atkinson, James". Secretary of State, Oregon. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  7. ^ "Sheppard, Tristan". Secretary of State, Oregon. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announces that she's running for reelection in 2026". KGW. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Governor Tina Kotek announces she will run for re-election, could again face Republican Christine Drazan". KTVZ. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  10. ^ Fuentes, Carlos (December 4, 2025). "Oregon Gov. Kotek announces 2026 reelection bid, setting up Drazan rematch". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announces reelection bid". OPB. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  12. ^ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses 53 Candidates in 2025 Races, Mike Simmons (IL-09), James Osyf (VA-02), and Everton Blair for U.S. House". victoryfund.org. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  13. ^ a b "Oregon Working Families Party, state's largest teachers union decline to endorse in governor's race". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  14. ^ a b c Moore, Madeleine (April 27, 2025). "Danielle Bethell, former Keizer chamber official, announces run for governor". Keizertimes. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  15. ^ Fuentes, Carlos (January 20, 2025). "Oregon Republican who led anti-tax referendum effort will run for governor". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  16. ^ Fuentes, Carlos (October 27, 2025). "Republican Christine Drazan will run for governor in 2026". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  17. ^ Fuentes, Carlos (January 26, 2026). "Former Blazer Chris Dudley will run for Oregon governor, setting up heated Republican primary". oregonlive. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  18. ^ "Man charged as Jan. 6 rioter running for Oregon governor". Portland, Oregon: KPTV. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  19. ^ "Gov candidate rumors: Sen. Drazan, Blazer Dudley". Oregon Catalyst. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  20. ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  21. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  22. ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  23. ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  24. ^ a b c Fuentes, Carlos (February 13, 2026). "Who will be Oregon's next governor? First poll of 2026 names this candidate". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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