May 20 2026 3:10 a.m.  

It appears that Republican State Senator Christine Drazan will face incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek in the race for Oregon Governor in November.

Results from the Oregon Secretary of States Office as of early Wednesday, show Drazan leading State Representative Ed Diehl, 42 percent to 33 percent. Former Portland Trailblazer Chris Dudley is in third at 16 percent. Kotek has captured 84 percent of Democratic ballots statewide.

In Douglas County Drazan has 42 percent of the vote compared to 39 percent for Diehl. Dudley is at 11 percent. Kotek is receiving 73 percent of Democratic votes in the county.

Drazan was the GOP nominee for Governor in 2022 as well.

Ballot Measure 120 which would have increased fuel taxes, vehicle registration and title fees, and taxes on wages, was soundly defeated 83 percent to 17 percent.

In Douglas County, nearly 94 percent of voters said no to the proposal with only 6 percent voting yes.