Decision 2026: Survey Gives Drazan a Slight Lead over Kotek in Oregon Governor's Race

Decision 2026: Survey gives Drazan a slight lead over Kotek in Oregon governor's race

By: Jamie ParfittPORTLAND, Ore. — A newly released phone survey of Oregon voters suggests that the 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be a competitive one, with Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan even boasting a slight lead — albeit one within the margin of error. The poll from research firm Public Opinion Strategies gave Drazan a

Poll: Republican Christine Drazan Leads Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek by Four Points as GOP Eyes Oregon Upset

A newly released Oregon survey shows Republican Christine Drazan ahead of incumbent Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek, placing the GOP within reach of capturing a governor’s office it has not won since 1982.

Early signs suggest Oregon governor’s race is competitive

Democrats appear to have political winds at their back this year, but the party can’t take the race for Oregon governor for granted. That’s the message of a one-two punch of new developments in the race between Gov. Tina Kotek and her Republican challenger, state Sen. Christine Drazan, this week. First, Drazan’s campaign has been circulating internal polling that suggests the candidate could be leading Kotek in the race — a result that, while in…

Election Stunner — You Won't Believe Which BLUE STATE Just Flipped Red

For nearly four decades, one of America’s most reliable Democratic strongholds has resisted every Republican attempt to reclaim its highest office, making the state’s political landscape seem almost impossible to change. Now, a new poll suggests that historic streak may finally be in jeopardy, raising the possibility of one of the biggest political upsets of the 2026 election cycle and putting both parties on high alert months before voters head…

7 reasons why Drazan leads Kotek by 4%

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Christine Drazan for Oregon campaign has shared a new Public Opinion Strategies poll of 600 registered voters across Oregon, between June 22 and 24, that show that Oregon candidate Christine Drazan is leading incumbent Governor Tina Kotek by 4%.  The poll shows Drazan at 48% and Kotek 44%....