Tina Kotek news
The gist
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order on healthcare access amid federal Medicaid cuts.
The order lands as Kotek leads Drazan 46-44 before the Nov. 3 election.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026A DHM Research poll shows Kotek leading Drazan 46% to 44% among likely Oregon voters, within the 4.2% margin of error; a Kotek campaign internal poll by GBAO showed a 46-42 lead.
- Oct 13, 2026Kotek signed Executive Order 26-27 directing state agencies to act immediately to preserve affordable healthcare access amid federal changes under H.R. 1; the order took effect immediately.
- Oct 13, 2026Kotek and Drazan held their third and final televised gubernatorial debate in Bend, hosted by KTVZ and The Source, from 6 to 7 p.m., coinciding with the voter registration deadline.