The 2026 Oregon gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Oregon. Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek is seeking a second term. She is being challenged by 2022 Republican gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan.
Primary elections took place on May 19, 2026. Kotek won the Democratic nomination with 84% of the vote, while Drazan won the Republican nomination with 41% of the vote.
This election will mark Oregon's first gubernatorial rematch since 1978.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tina Kotek, incumbent governor (2023–present)
Eliminated in primary Forest "Fora" Alexander, rabbi and political activist James Atkinson IV, inventor and 2024 Portland mayoral candidate Donnie Beckwith, businessman David Beem, salesperson Brittany N. Jones, political activist and non-profit founder Cal Kishawi Steve Laible, children's author Tristan Sheppard, volunteer firefighter Miranda Weigler, policy and strategy consultant
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Christine Drazan, state senator (2025–present), former minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives (2019–2021, 2025) and nominee for governor in 2022 Eliminated in primary Danielle Bethell, Marion County commissioner Hope Dalrymple Ed Diehl, state representative from the 17th district (2023–present) Chris Dudley, wealth management executive, former Portland Trail Blazers basketball player, and nominee for governor in 2010 Kyle Duyck, genomics researcher David Medina, podcaster, participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack Robert Neuman, business manager and candidate for labor commissioner in 2022 Brad Peters Paul Romero DeAngelo Turner Wen Waddell Martin Ward Tim Youker
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DanielleBethell EdDiehl ChristineDrazan ChrisDudley DavidMedina Other UndecidedHoffman Research Group (R)April 23–24, 2026620 (LV)± 3.9%–18%35%14%–8%25%Nelson ResearchApril 14–17, 2026515 (LV)± 4.3%2%18%37%18%7%–18%
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Declared Brett Smith, welder, pipefitter, inventor (Pacific Green Party)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofThe Cook Political ReportSeptember 10, 2026Decision Desk HQSeptember 23, 2026Fox NewsOctober 6, 2026Inside ElectionsSeptember 3, 2026RealClearPoliticsOctober 5, 2026Sabato's Crystal BallOctober 6, 2025Silver Bulletin August 25, 2026
Debates 2026 Oregon gubernatorial election debates Date Host Moderators Link Participants Participant Absent Non-invitee Invitee Withdrawn Tina Kotek Christine Drazan 1 October 1, 2026 University of Oregon Kendall Bartley
Post-primary endorsements
Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated TinaKotek (D) ChristineDrazan (R) Other/Undecided MarginSilver Bulletinthrough October 1, 2026October 1, 202645.7%45.3%9.0%Kotek +0.4%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error TinaKotek (D) ChristineDrazan (R) Other UndecidedDHM ResearchSeptember 17–27, 2026915 (LV)± 3.2%46%47%3%5%44%46%3%8%DHM ResearchSeptember 3–9, 2026600 (LV)± 4.0%43%45%4%13%Public Opinion Strategies (R)June 22–24, 2026600 (RV)± 4.0%44%48%8% May 19, 2026 Primary electionsHoffman Research Group (R)May 11–12, 2026603 (LV)± 4.0%45%45%10%FM3 Research (D)January 28 – February 4, 20261,065 (LV)± 3.1%45%40%15%
Tina Kotek vs. Ed Diehl Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error TinaKotek (D) EdDiehl (R) UndecidedFM3 Research (D)January 28 – February 4, 20261,065 (A)± 3.1%43%37%20%
Tina Kotek vs. Chris Dudley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error TinaKotek (D) ChrisDudley (R) UndecidedHoffman Research Group (R)May 11–12, 2026603 (LV)± 4.0%44%48%9%FM3 Research (D)January 28 – February 4, 20261,065 (LV)± 3.1%45%35%20%
See also 2026 United States elections 2026 Oregon elections 2026 United States Senate election in Oregon 2026 United States House of Representatives elections
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References
External links Official campaign websites Christine Drazan (R) Tina Kotek (D) Brett Smith (PG)