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Governor of Oregon

Tina Kotek

Democrat · Oregon

39th Governor of Oregon, in office since 2023. Former Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. First lesbian governor of Oregon. Focus on the homelessness crisis, housing shortage, and re-criminalizing drug possession after Measure 110 failures.

Record

Progressive governor grappling with Oregon's severe homelessness and housing crisis. Reversed Oregon's drug decriminalization experiment after public safety concerns. Major housing supply advocate. Strong climate action and LGBTQ+ rights record.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • OR HB 3991 — Oregon Emergency Transportation Funding Package (Signed into law, Nov 7, 2025)
  • OR HB 3940 — Wildfire Response & Prevention Funding (Signed into law, Jun 25, 2025)
  • OR HB 2138 — Statewide Housing-Choice Reform (Signed into law, Jun 9, 2025)
  • OR HB 3031 — Housing Infrastructure Production Fund (Signed into law, Jun 9, 2025)

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