PACs and megadonors shift millions as Oregon governor’s race enters final stretch

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has outpaced Republican challenger Christine Drazan in fundraising for the Nov. 3 election, but both candidates’ donor bases have shifted since their 2022 race.

 

By Khushboo Rathore

Oregon Journalism Project

The governor’s race is coming to an end. The debates are over, the ballots mailed, yet nonstop campaign ads still dominate everyone’s devices. Polling suggests either Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek or Republican nominee Christine Drazan could win.

Behind each…