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Drazan

Reuters reported Drazan received about $13.6 million during 2026 and spent roughly $12.4 million, with about $2.2 million on hand as of Oct. 9. October contributions totaled $2.9 million so far, including the RGA's Oct. 8 donation.

A DHM Research poll for The Oregonian/OregonLive had Kotek ahead 46% to 44% (±4.2 points). A Kotek-campaign-commissioned poll had Kotek at 46% and Drazan at 42% (±3.5 points). Both results were within their margins of error.

Drazan reported a $1 million contribution from the RGA, her largest single donation to date. Her campaign had an ending fund balance of about $1.9 million, compared with about $4.5 million for Kotek.

At the second debate, Drazan pledged to reduce taxes and repeal Oregon's estate tax, called for a moratorium on new data centers, and proposed direct business retention efforts. She criticized Kotek's education approach as 'more of the same.' Kotek attacked Drazan's support for school vouchers.

Drazan and Kotek debated in Eugene, covering affordability, housing, education, public safety and other issues. The debate was described as contentious with frequent attacks, though both candidates largely stuck to their established messages.

Drazan said she did not support Trump's attempted National Guard deployment to Portland and argued Oregon should enforce its own laws. On abortion, she said she does not support banning abortion while identifying as pro-life, but did not specify which protections she would preserve.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, chair of the Republican Governors Association, joined Drazan at a Eugene business roundtable and voiced support for her candidacy. The RGA had not yet contributed money at that time.

Among 915 likely voters surveyed Sept. 17–27, Drazan led Kotek 46% to 44%, within the ±3.24-point margin of error. OPB noted Drazan's lead had narrowed from four points in late June and two points in early September.

A Willamette Week poll showed Drazan with a slight lead over Kotek in the Oregon governor's race.