It's Primary Election Day in the People's Republic of Oregon, and the 'People' Want Revenge
Oregon's primary election day has arrived, with Governor Tina Kotek facing backlash over a controversial gas and transportation tax. Voter anger has surged due to perceived manipulation of the election process and rising gas prices. Several Republican candidates are vying for the nomination to challenge Kotek, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape of the state.
- ▪Governor Tina Kotek's approval ratings have dropped significantly amid rising gas prices and public discontent.
- ▪Kotek's gas tax was referred to the primary ballot after Republicans gathered enough signatures in response to her actions.
- ▪Several Republican candidates, including Chris Dudley and Christine Drazan, are competing for the nomination to challenge Kotek.
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It's Primary Election Day in the People's Republic of Oregon, and the 'People' Want Revenge Victoria Taft | 10:02 AM on May 19, 2026 Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP, Pool If there's a prize for the worst, most sinister, and cynical political moves, the unfortunately-named Oregon governor, Tina Kotek, should win walking away. A damaging gas and transportation tax, the one she cheated, lied, and schmoozed to ram through, is on the ballot in Tuesday's primary. On primary day, Oregon voters will affix some C-4 and light the fuse to the one deliverable Kotek could lay claim to in her entire first term of office.
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