Governor · OR · Democratic candidate · 2026

Tina Kotek

Democratic candidate for governor of Oregon

Tina Kotek is Oregon’s governor and a former House speaker and nonprofit advocate focused on housing, stronger schools and affordable healthcare.

StateOregon

OfficeGovernor

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Tina stands.

Campaign position

Supports faster construction, starter homes and down payment assistance for first-time buyers

Campaign position

Supports more infant and toddler childcare and a statewide pathway to universal preschool

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Supports Oregon Health Plan protections, rural maternal care and a stronger behavioral health workforce

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Supports more classroom time, attendance staff, literacy tutoring and real-time student learning assessments

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Proposes a Department of Commerce, firm permitting timelines and investment in emerging industries

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Supports pausing new data centers until standards protect electricity rates, clean air and water

Record and background

2007–2022
Experience
Oregon state representative
Served in Oregon’s House of Representatives.
2013–2022
Experience
Oregon House speaker
Led the House for nearly a decade.
2023–present
Experience
Governor of Oregon
Leads Oregon’s executive branch after election in 2022.

Experience
Oregon Food Bank advocate
Worked to address hunger and poverty at Oregon Food Bank.
Experience
Children First policy director
Led policy work advocating for Oregon children.
Accomplishment
Paid family leave law
Helped pass paid family leave with legislative colleagues as House speaker.
Accomplishment
Expanded early literacy support
Expanded summer learning and directed resources to early literacy.

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