Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup
Christine Drazan has secured the Republican nomination for governor of Oregon, aiming to challenge the long-standing Democratic control of the state. The race is expected to focus on key issues such as homelessness, public safety, and affordability. Drazan will face incumbent Democratic Governor Tina Kotek in the upcoming November election.
- ▪Christine Drazan won the Republican primary for governor in Oregon.
- ▪The Republican field included notable candidates such as Chris Dudley and Ed Diehl.
- ▪Drazan will compete against incumbent Governor Tina Kotek in the November election.
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Gubernatorial Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup The crowded field included a NBA veteran and county commissioner By Amanda Macias Fox News Published May 20, 2026 12:45am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Francis Suarez on Trump's endorsement power in primary elections Fox News contributor Francis Suarez discusses President Trump's significant influence on primary elections across the country, highlighting his endorsements in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Suarez emphasizes the test of Trump's power and criticizes the Democratic Party for being "rudderless and leaderless." He suggests the Democratic Party lacks a clear platform beyond being anti-Trump or socialist.
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