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Democrat Tina Kotek is projected to win reelection as Oregon’s governor, defeating Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest, according to a projection by Fox News.
The Associated Press, NBC News and CBS News had not yet called the race as of early Wednesday, and Drazan had not conceded.
With about 62% of the expected vote counted, Kotek led Drazan 52.5% to 44.9%, according to NBC News. Pacific Green Party candidate Brett Smith had about 2.5%.
Kotek, 60, served nine years as Oregon House speaker before becoming governor in 2023. Democrats have won every Oregon governor’s race since 1986, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
The result is a media race call, not election certification.
JBizNews Desk | Salem, Ore.
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