States Oregon Governor
Governor
Governor, Oregon
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.30-f2200be1
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Christine Drazan Republican Tina Kotek Democratic, incumbent
State statements
Education No. 01/12
Oregon should require students to show reading, writing and math skills on tests to graduate.
Background Oregon has paused its requirement that students prove basic reading, writing and math skills to earn a diploma. Restoring it would make passing a test or approved assessment a graduation condition again.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
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Taxes No. 02/12
Oregon should cut its corporate activity tax on business sales.
Background Since 2020, Oregon has taxed business gross receipts over $1 million, with the money going mostly to schools. A cut would lower taxes for businesses and reduce school funding unless replaced.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Economy No. 03/12
Oregon should raise the state gas tax to pay for roads and transit.
Background The Legislature passed a gas tax increase in 2025, and voters rejected it in a May 2026 referendum. The state transportation agency faces a budget gap for road maintenance and services.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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Immigration No. 04/12
Oregon should keep its law limiting police help with federal immigration enforcement.
Background Oregon's sanctuary law bars state and local police from using public resources to enforce federal immigration law in most cases. Repeal would let local agencies cooperate with ICE more fully.
Oregon's Sanctuary State law is extreme and out of touch with the vast majority of Oregonians who want to live in safe neighborhoods.
Press quote · Feb 11, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenewsguard.com No archived copy yet
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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On behalf of the State of Oregon and its citizens, I respectfully disagree with your assertions.
Press quote · Aug 19, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
opb.org No archived copy yet
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Guns No. 05/12
Oregon should require a permit to buy a gun.
Background Voters approved a permit-to-purchase requirement in 2022, and legal challenges and new laws have delayed when it takes effect. A permit would require a background check and safety training before buying.
I do not support Measure 114. Oregon already has among the strictest gun laws in the nation
Press quote · Oct 19, 2022 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
opb.org
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Energy and climate No. 06/12
Oregon should keep its program capping greenhouse gas emissions from fuel suppliers.
Background Oregon's climate program sets a declining cap on emissions from gasoline, diesel and natural gas suppliers. Ending it would remove those limits and the related costs passed to customers.
I would tear up Governor Brown's cap-and-trade executive order on Day One.
Press quote · Oct 19, 2022 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
opb.org
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
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The Climate Protection Program will keep polluters accountable and fund community investments that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon.
Campaign or official site · Nov 21, 2024 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
apps.oregon.gov
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Housing No. 07/12
Oregon should require local governments to decide on housing permits within a set deadline.
Background Local governments in Oregon review permits for new housing, and review times vary widely. A deadline would require them to approve or deny applications within a fixed number of days.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.80)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Energy and climate No. 08/12
Oregon should pause approval of new data centers while it studies electricity costs.
Background Data centers are a fast-growing source of electricity demand in Oregon, and a 2025 law requires utilities to price large users separately. A pause would halt new projects until the state finishes reviewing costs and grid needs.
I think that Tina should issue a moratorium immediately, and we should have an immediate moratorium on data centers in the State of Oregon.
Press quote · Sep 14, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
opb.org
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
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Data center corporations are asking communities to absorb enormous demands on our water, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, and we need to know what that means for Oregonians.
Campaign or official site · Sep 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
apps.oregon.gov
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Taxes No. 09/12
Oregon should increase its standard deduction on the state income tax.
Background Oregon's standard deduction is smaller than the federal one, so more income is subject to state tax. A larger deduction would lower taxes for most filers and reduce state revenue.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Education No. 10/12
Oregon should create accounts that let families use state funds for private school.
Background Oregon does not fund private school tuition, and its constitution limits public money for religious schools. An education savings account program would give families state money for private school and other approved costs.
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At this point, I simply cannot trust that any education policy coming from Trump's White House is in the best interest of Oregon's kids and our public education system.
Press quote · Jun 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
edweek.org
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
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Democracy and elections No. 11/12
Oregon should keep automatically registering eligible voters through the DMV.
Background Oregon registers eligible people to vote when they get or renew a driver's license, and errors registering some noncitizens surfaced in 2024. Ending it would require people to register on their own.
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After reforms at the DMV and multiple months showing a good bill of data health, it is time to restart Oregon's Motor Voter program.
Press quote · Feb 27, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
opb.org
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
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Abortion No. 12/12
Oregon should keep covering abortion costs in state-funded health plans.
Background Oregon's Medicaid program and a 2017 law require coverage of abortion without cost-sharing. Ending it would shift abortion costs to patients.
I would have vetoed legislation which would put Oregon further outside the mainstream on abortion policies, including taxpayer funding for abortion and abortion on demand until the moment of birth.
Press quote · Jul 14, 2022 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
opb.org
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Christine Drazan's verified accounts and sites.
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Tina pushed back with strong support for the Reproductive Health Equity Fund, arguing "we're in too big of a moment to say 'no' to women who need access to care."
Campaign or official site · Sep 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
tinafororegon.com
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Tina Kotek's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked