A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

Author: Chloe LiPublished on: May 18, 2026Country: United States

Politics

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

Oregon, known for its left-wing political stance, will hold primaries on May 21, 2024, to select candidates for the November midterm elections. Incumbent Governor Tina Kotek is seeking a second term but faces competition from around 25 candidates, including nine Democrats. Voters will also weigh in on a referendum to repeal a fuel tax amid economic strain due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

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