Oregon governor's race tightens as poll shows Drazan and Kotek deadlocked
A recent OPB poll indicates the contest between Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan and Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is virtually even with a week left before ballots are mailed.
The latest polling data released by OPB reveals a near tie in the Oregon gubernatorial contest, pitting Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan against incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek. Voters will begin receiving their ballots in about seven days, heightening the race's urgency. OPB politics reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart discussed the pivotal issues shaping the campaign. The poll underscores how closely matched the candidates have become as the election approaches.
Why it matters
A neck-and-neck governor's race could swing Oregon's policy direction in the next four years.
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