Oregon Republican Who Led Anti-Tax Referendum Effort Will Run for Governor

Linn County politico to run for Oregon governor

Rep. Diehl of Scio is scheduled to make his candidacy official tonight.

Ed Diehl enters Oregon governor race, pledges accountability and fiscal discipline

Another Oregon republican has thrown his name into the governor’s race. State Representative Ed Diehl (R-Stayton) will announce his candidacy tonight.

Republican transportation referendum leader announces bid for Oregon governor

Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, shakes hands with supporters attending his campaign launch event for Oregon governor at Snow Peak Brewery in Stayton on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle)One of the leaders behind the effort to block increases to Oregon’s gas tax has entered the race for governor.  Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, shared the announcement with his supporters Wednesday evening at Stayton’s Snow Peak Brewing.…

Republican state lawmaker Ed Diehl announces run for Oregon governor

Diehl joins an increasingly crowded Republican primary field looking to challenge Gov. Tina Kotek's reelection bid in November.

Oregon Republican who led anti-tax referendum effort will run for governor

Oregon Rep. Ed Diehl, a Republican from Scio who helped lead the recent referendum effort to halt transportation tax hikes, will run for governor this year, he confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive on Tuesday.

State Rep. Ed Diehl, a key figure in fighting gas tax hike, plans run for Oregon governor

Two-term lawmaker Ed Diehl is the latest Republican vying to take on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in November.