Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Kotek ✓ | 385,999 | 83.6% | |
| Brittany N. Jones | 13,939 | 3.0% | |
| Forest "Fora" Alexander | 12,684 | 2.8% | |
| Miranda Weigler | 10,161 | 2.2% | |
| Tristan Sheppard | 6,006 | 1.3% | |
| James Atkinson IV | 5,902 | 1.3% | |
| David Beem | 4,863 | 1.1% | |
| Steve Laible | 3,692 | 0.8% | |
| Cal Kishawi | 2,422 | 0.5% | |
| Donnie Beckwith | 1,799 | 0.4% |
Republican Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Drazan ✓ | 172,474 | 40.5% | |
| Ed Diehl | 140,458 | 33.0% | |
| Chris Dudley | 71,929 | 16.9% | |
| David Medina | 21,742 | 5.1% | |
| Danielle Bethell | 9,629 | 2.3% | |
| Brad Peters | 1,827 | 0.4% | |
| Paul Romero | 1,615 | 0.4% | |
| Kyle Duyck | 1,562 | 0.4% | |
| Robert Neuman | 680 | 0.2% | |
| Martin Ward | 539 | 0.1% | |
| Hope Dalrymple | 534 | 0.1% | |
| DeAngelo Turner | 377 | 0.1% | |
| Wen Waddell | 321 | 0.1% | |
| Tim Youker | 248 | 0.1% |
Full calendar and every race: Oregon primary guide
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBAO (D) D-sponsored In average | 2026-10-04 this poll | 800 LV | ±3.50 | Tina Kotek 46.00% | Christine Drazan 42.00% |
| DHM Research In average | 2026-10-01 this poll | 549 LV | ±4.00 | Tina Kotek 46.00% | Christine Drazan 44.00% |
| DHM Research In average | 2026-09-27 this poll | 915 LV | ±3.20 | Tina Kotek 46.00% | Christine Drazan 47.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Oregon governor's race?
Tina Kotek leads Christine Drazan 46% to 44.3% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+1.7 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Oregon governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Oregon governor's race say?
The most recent poll in our average, from GBAO (D) (completed October 4, 2026), found Tina Kotek (D) at 46% and Christine Drazan (R) at 42%.
When is the 2026 Oregon governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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