2026 midterms · Oregon · November 3

Oregon governor race 2026

Who’s running for governor in Oregon on November 3, 2026: Tina Kotek (D, incumbent), Christine Drazan (R) and Brett Smith (Pacific Green Party of Oregon). Now held by Tina Kotek (D). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 5; range Likely D to Lean D).

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Oregon governor race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Oregon governor
Lean D
Average of 5; Likely D to Lean D
Each forecaster for Oregon governor
  • Cook Political Report: Lean D (Oct 1, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean D (Oct 6, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Lean D (Oct 1, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely D (Oct 11, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Likely D (Oct 11, 2026)
Christine Drazan
Brett Smith (Pacific Green Party of Oregon)
Now held by Tina Kotek (D)

Help Democrats across Oregon: Democratic Party of Oregon · See it on the map (Oregon)

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.

Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Tina Kotek: Original: Team Sam Adams Derivative work: Delaywaves (photo of Tina Kotek), CC BY 2.0.