Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek inches closer to reelection announcement

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek inches closer to reelection announcement

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek updated the registration of her political action committee to reflect a 2026 run for governor. It’s the clearest signal yet of what everyone expects: Kotek is preparing to run for a second term. Kotek, who has raised $1.7 million this year, is expected to announce she’s seeking reelection in the coming weeks. While the Republican gubernatorial field starts to heat up, it’s been rather quiet on the Democratic side. The U.S.…