New Oregon Data on Kotek’s Performance Is Out, Will You Vote for Her Again?

The stage could be set for a rematch between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has announced her decision to stand for reelection next year, and Republican Christine Drazan, who polled 66,727 fewer votes in 2022.

Whereas Kotek’s campaign has the backing of every member of Oregon’s Democratic delegation in Washington, D.C., along with several local Democrats, including Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, Christine Drazan will have to run against Marion County Commissioner, Danielle Bethell, in the Republican Primary if she wants a rematch against Kotek.

Drazan announced her decision to have another run for governor in October.

In her reelection video, Kotek says voters will have the choice of returning a governor

“Who will stand up for Oregon and protect what we believe in, or a governor who will let Donald Trump do whatever he wants.”

As your Governor, I’ve never been prouder to work for you – and with you. But the fight isn’t over. I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line. pic.twitter.com/I1QBT6oj5c

— Tina Kotek (@TinaKotek) December 4, 2025

The governor expressed her pride in Oregonians who, she said, had stepped up to the plate when the state faced pressures imposed by the federal government. These included threats of military deployment and a freeze on SNAP benefits.

In the 2022 election, Kotek pinned her campaign on three core issues – housing and homelessness, healthcare, and education.

Housing and Homelessness

Kotek points out that since her election as governor, 2,800 affordable homes have been built, 5,500 families have been rehoused, and 25,900 households prevented from homelessness because of state aid.

During that time, more than 6,200 shelter beds have been provided, while a statewide program to move homeless people into stable housing was successfully launched.

Healthcare

Canceling plans to introduce freeway tolling is just one of her administration’s actions to lower costs and protect the health of Oregonians. A tight rope has been kept on utility rate increases, shielding credit scores of Oregonians from medical debt, and banning hidden junk fees.

Her office also supported the right of its residents to vote-by-mail, and launched the West Coast health Alliance with California and Washington to coordinate public health issues, such as access to vaccinations.

Education

During her term, the state launched a $50 million project that offers affordable access to childcare services. Other education projects included investments in schools, such as financing programs for early literacy and summer learning camps.

In her video, Kotek says while she has delivered on her 2022 campaign pledges, there is still much work to accomplish. More homes must be built, healthcare needs continued protection, and schools must be improved.

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