Incumbent Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor’s race

Incumbent Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (D) is projected to win the gubernatorial race against Republican Christine Drazan, according to nonpartisan forecaster Decision Desk HQ. Kotek, who previously won a three-way contest in 2022 involving Drazan and independent Betsy Johnson, is set to serve her second term. Initial returns reported as of 8 p.m. Tuesday indicate that Kotek holds a significant lead in the election, currently securing 54% of the total vote cast in the state.