Oregon Governor Primaries
Explore declared and potential candidates, ideological placements, and (coming soon) polling trends for Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial primaries.
* Oregon uses a closed primary system. Voters must be registered party members to participate in their party's primary.
Democratic Primary Polling Trends
* Polling will be displayed here once released
Republican Primary Polling Trends
* Polling will be displayed here once released
Republican Primary Candidates
Danielle Bethell (R)
Small business owner focusing on rural development and public safety.
Ideology: Mainstream Conservative
Notable Endorsements
- GOP Mega Donor Rob Freres
Kyle Duyck (R)
Genomics, biophysics, and neuro-machine learning researcher; also a father and a farmer.
Ideology: Mainstream Conservative
Robert Neumann (R)
Business manager; previously ran for Labor Commissioner in 2022.
Ideology: Mainstream Conservative
Christine Drazan (R)
State senator (2025–present), former minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives.
Ideology: Mainstream Conservative
Ed Diehl (R)
State representative from the 17th district.
Ideology: Mainstream Conservative
Chris Dudley (R)
Wealth management executive, former Portland Trail Blazers basketball player, and nominee for governor in 2010.
Ideology: Moderate Republican