President Donald Trump has assailed mail-in voting and vowed this summer to lead a movement to eliminate the practice, promoting baseless claims that mailed ballots are linked to widespread fraud.

Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will seek another term in office, saying “Oregon values are on the line” as she pitched herself as the candidate to stand up to President Donald Trump.

The governor sought to frame herself as a protector of Oregon values who could support working families, as the state battles sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment Gov. Tina Kotek formally announced her 2026 reelection bid Thursday,

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be seeking reelection in 2026. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will run for re-election - read her statement below, and one from Republican Christine Drazan, one of several announced candidates, who Kotek defeated in the November 2022 general election.

Gov. Tina Kotek said Thursday that she will seek reelection next year, a long expected announcement that sets the stage for a possible 2026 rematch between her and Republican lawmaker Christine Drazan.

The initiative needed roughly 78,000 signatures by Dec. 30 to qualify for next year’s election. Backers say they have more than 150,000.