Independent poll shows Drazan with significant advantage in GOP primary for governor

The 2022 nominee has twice the support of her two leading opponents, Chris Dudley and Ed Diehl.

By Nigel Jaquiss

Oregon Journalism Project

Although the Republican primary for governor is the marquee race on Oregon’s May 19 ballot, no independent assessment of the race has circulated until now.

Numbers released April 20 by Nelson Research of Salem show a convincing lead for state Sen. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) over the two other top candidates, state Rep.…