Oregon Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Oregon Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Tina Kotek (Democrat, incumbent) faces Republican Christine Drazan. The seat is currently held by Democrats. VoteTide rates the race Likely D. Prediction markets give Tina Kotek a 84% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Christine Drazan ahead by 0.2 points. The last polls in Oregon close at 11 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:32 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 11 p.m. Eastern.
Ballots already cast
By party registration of the voter, not who they voted for.
- Voted by mail1,505,694
- Share of 2022 total turnout75%
- Mail ballots requested3,117,439
- Registered Democrats ahead by150,109
UF Election Lab · updated 11/3/2026
Candidates
- Tina Kotek (Democrat, incumbent)
- Christine Drazan (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 83%, Republican 17%
- Polymarket: Democrat 85%, Republican 15%
Rating: Likely D
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Kotek | Drazan |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBAO (D) | October 1–4, 2026 | 46% | 42% |
| DHM Research | September 24 – October 1, 2026 | 46% | 44% |
| DHM Research | September 17–27, 2026 | 46% | 47% |
| DHM Research | September 3–9, 2026 | 43% | 45% |
| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | June 22–24, 2026 | 44% | 48% |
| Hoffman Research Group (R) | May 11–12, 2026 | 45% | 45% |
| FM3 Research (D) | January 28 – February 4, 2026 | 45% | 40% |
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Oregon
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Oregon, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- Tina Kotek is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Tina Kotek
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Christine Drazan
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Oregon Governor Election 2026?
Tina Kotek (D, incumbent), Christine Drazan (R).
Who is favored to win the Oregon governor race?
Prediction markets give Tina Kotek a 84% chance. VoteTide's rating is Likely D.
When do polls close in Oregon?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Oregon close at 11 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Oregon results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Oregon at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +14.3
- Electoral votes: 8
- U.S. House seats: 6