US EditionChristine Drazan Appointed to State Senate; Hints at 2026 Run for Governor
Christine Drazan fills the Senate seat after Daniel Bonham’s resignation, chosen by county commissioners from local Republican finalists under Oregon law.
- Tuesday, county commissioners appointed Christine Drazan, a Republican, to fill the seat vacated by Daniel Bonham earlier this month, following Oregon law.
- Daniel Bonham resigned to join the Trump administration, creating the vacancy, and under Oregon law, county commissioners select a replacement from finalists provided by the local Republican Party.
- Despite Helfrich receiving more votes overall, all five Clackamas County commissioners backed Christine Drazan, whose victory followed Daniel Bonham's endorsement.
- She will represent Senate District 26 through Jan. 11, 2027, and can raise political funds during legislative sessions to build her campaign war chest.
- Christine Drazan is viewed as a leading Republican contender in the 2026 governor's race, has not ruled out another bid, and faces speculation of an announcement Monday or early next week.
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Rep. Christine Drazan appointed to Oregon Senate seat in wake of Daniel Bonham's resignation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon state Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, has been appointed to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former Republican state Sen. Daniel Bonham, who resigned Oct. 5. Drazan will represent Senate District 26 through the end of Bonham’s term in January 2027, KGW reported. County commissioners from Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah
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Rep. Christine Drazan fills seat of former Senate Republican leader amid local support
Republican leaders Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, and Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, speak to reporters after the Legislature adjourned Friday, June 27, 2025. (Photo by Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Former House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby is headed to the state Senate after beating out two opponents for the seat of former Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, in a Thursday meeting where she sought to dispel county commissioner…
Republican Christine Drazan appointed to Oregon Senate
Christine Drazan, a Republican representative widely considered a top contender in the 2026 governor’s race, has been appointed to the Oregon Senate. In a meeting of commissioners from four counties on Thursday, Drazan beat out two other candidates to take over an open seat representing Senate District 26.Political promotion from the House to the Senate is common practice in Salem, but Drazan’s upward mobility comes with a wrinkle: Drazan is exp…
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