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Race · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Governor
What this job does The Governor is the head of Oregon's state government for a 4-year term. The Governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, and appoints many officials and judges to fill open seats. source: sos.oregon.gov
Kotek (D) is the incumbent, first elected in 2022. Oregon governors can serve no more than 8 years in any 12.
Candidates in the order the Oregon Secretary of State, Elections Division lists them ↗ . Oregon ballots include a blank line for write-in votes in each race.
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