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Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan virtually tied in new Oregon poll

By The Likely · Updated Oct 2, 6:54 AM ET · Drawn from 9 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Oregon governor: A survey published by Oregon Public Broadcasting on September 30 shows Republican Christine Drazan leading Democratic Governor Tina Kotek 47% to 46% among likely voters.

Why it mattersThe outcome will decide whether Democrats retain Oregon's governorship or Republicans win the office for the first time since 1982.

How we got here

  1. Christine Drazan won the Republican primary, establishing a rematch against incumbent Tina Kotek. Oregoncapitalchronicle
  2. A separate survey showed Drazan holding a two-point lead over Kotek within the margin of error. Opb
  3. OPB’s 915-likely-voter survey began; it ran through September 27 and used telephone interviews and text messages directing voters to an online form. Opb
  4. Survey fieldwork concluded. Opb
  5. Survey findings showed Drazan narrowly leading Kotek both initially and after undecided voters indicated leanings. Opb
  6. Kotek and Drazan were scheduled to hold a debate in Medford. Statesmanjournal
  7. Oregon’s deadline for voter registration. Gov
  8. Oregon began mailing ballots to registered voters. Gov
  9. Oregon’s statewide general election and Election Day. Gov
  10. Oregon’s final election results were scheduled to be certified. Gov

What's likely next

  1. Last day to register to vote in Oregon.
  2. Ballots were scheduled to begin mailing to voters.
  3. Oregon’s final election results were scheduled to be certified.

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