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Oregon ballot

Governor of Oregon

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentPublic policy advocate

Kotek, the incumbent Oregon Governor and public policy advocate, prioritizes addressing housing and homelessness through increased shelter capacity, affordable housing, and supporting vulnerable populations. She has championed over $1.5 billion in housing investments.

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GFirst-time candidateWithdrewVedic minister

Alex DiBlasi ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Independent Party of OregonFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur

Alexander Ziwahatan ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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GreenFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Brett Smith is an entrepreneur and inventor running for Governor of Oregon for the first time on the Green Party ticket. He emphasizes addressing school safety through innovative solutions and updating government policies to reflect modern technology. He supports collaboration between branches of government.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Caleb Kintz ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewVegetable farmer and Yamhill County Commissioner

Casey Kulla ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Christine Drazan is running for Governor of Oregon (Republican). Christine Drazan emphasizes economic policy, law enforcement, and energy.

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RWithdrewSmall business owner

Darin Harbick is a Republican candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 12 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Dave Lavinsky ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewPolitician

David Burch ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jim Huggins ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewCustomer Service

John Fosdick III ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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UnaffiliatedFirst-time candidateWithdrew

LaNicia Duke ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Matthew Piatt ran for U.S. House California District 20 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Pacific Green Party of Oregon / Progressive PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewDoctor

Nathalie Paravicini ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nicholas Kristof ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewCounselor

Patrick Kopke-Hales ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Peter Winter ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Independent Party of OregonFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Shawn Liebling ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tom Cox ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateComputer engineer

Brad T. Peters is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateActivist

Brittany Jones is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Cal Kishawi is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusinessman

Chris Dudley is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvanced

Christine Drazan is running for Governor of Oregon (Republican). Christine Drazan emphasizes economic policy, law enforcement, and energy.

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RepublicanCommissioner

Danielle Bethell is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

David Beem is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMedia consultant

David Medina is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

DeAngelo Turner is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Donnie Beckwith is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanEngineer

Ed Diehl is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePolitical organizer

Forest Alexander is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Hope Dalrymple is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

James Atkinson is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateResearcher

Kyle Duyck is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Martin Ward is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEducator

Miranda Weigler is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSubstitute teacher

Paul Romero is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateManagement

Robert Neuman is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateWriter

Steve William Laible is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateNonprofit executive director

Tim Youker is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedPublic policy advocate

Kotek, the incumbent Oregon Governor and public policy advocate, prioritizes addressing housing and homelessness through increased shelter capacity, affordable housing, and supporting vulnerable populations. She has championed over $1.5 billion in housing investments.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePublic servant

Tristan Sheppard is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateParalegal

Wen Waddell is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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