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Midterms 2026
Governor · 2026

Oregon

Tina Kotek (D) vs. Christine Drazan (R) · Incumbent: D

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
PollCheckD+1.22026-10-31Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
GBAO (D)Kotek campaignOct 1-4800 LVD+4Pending
DHM ResearchThe OregonianSep 24-Oct 1549 LVD+2Pending
DHM ResearchOregon Public BroadcastingSep 17-27915 LVR+1Pending
DHM ResearchGrow OregonSep 3-9600 LVR+2Pending
Public Opinion Strategies (R)Drazan campaignJun 22-24600 RVR+4Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
Decision Desk HQD 81% to win (Likely D)2026-10-30
PollCheckKotek (D) 51% to win; Toss-up2026-10-31

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportLikely D2026-08-27
Inside ElectionsLean D2026-09-04
Sabato's Crystal BallLean D2026-10-06
Decision Desk HQLikely D2026-10-30

Brett Smith (Green) also on ballot. Sabato moved Likely D -> Lean D on Oct 6 (270toWin note). No public polls after Oct 4 found on PollCheck.

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