Drazan Testing Waters for 2026 Run - The New Era

Drazan testing waters for 2026 run - The New Era

Signs indicate she is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.  BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) disclosed a $55,000 expenditure to the Virginia polling firm Public Opinion Strategies on Aug. 10. That’s the clearest sign yet that Drazan is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.  Kotek, a Democrat, defeated Drazan 46.96% to 43.54% in 2022, with nonaffilia…

Drazan tests waters for 2026 run

House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) disclosed a $55,000 expenditure to the Virginia polling firm Public Opinion Strategies on Aug. 10. That’s the clearest sign yet that Drazan is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.  Kotek, a Democrat, defeated Drazan 46.96% to 43.54% in 2022, with nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson taking 8.63% of the vote. The opportunity for Drazan, some in her camp think, is to convince J…