“There’s only one candidate for governor who has a proven record of addressing the state’s housing crisis: Tina Kotek.”
The Oregonian: In Democratic primary for governor, voters’ best pick is Tina Kotek
“Democrats should choose Kotek as their nominee for her unflinching determination to tackle big challenges and an indisputable record of effectiveness.”
Bend Bulletin Endorses Tina Kotek in Democratic Primary for Governor
The Democratic primary race is nearly as packed with candidates as the Republican. It seems to be between Kotek, the former speaker of the Oregon House, and Tobias Read, the state treasurer. We interviewed them both. They come at Oregon’s challenges from a similar set of values. We aren’t aware of any significant policy differences […]
Eugene Weekly Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
“The choice for us is clear: Tina Kotek. Oregon’s former speaker of the House has the best ideas and strongest record of getting things done of any of the other contenders. Kotek is smart, she’s competent and she has the charm of your cool lesbian aunt compared to the rest of the candidate pool. As […]
Willamette Week Endorses Tina Kotek in Democratic Primary for Governor
“Kotek is smart, strategic and decisive. She figured out how to pass difficult bills that make working-class Oregonians’ lives better—from a minimum wage increase that acknowledged employers in rural Oregon couldn’t pay as much as ones in Portland, to family medical leave, to an end to no-cause evictions. Under her leadership, Democrats passed a school […]
Letter to the Editor: Kotek will protect our health care
Like most Oregonians, I believe that our bodies belong to us. Freedom cannot be achieved until every person has the power to make decisions about when and whether to become a parent. Sadly, right-wing politicians are dismantling access to abortion, and the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe vs. Wade by this summer — […]
Letter to the Editor: Voting in the May Primary Matters for Climate Change
Earth Week is about the time Central Oregonians may start to expect warmer weather, which will be welcome, at first. But I am apprehensive about extreme heat, fire and smoke, due to our changing climate. Last summer, Bend hit a record 107 degrees in June, followed by many fires and very unhealthy smoke. On April […]
Watch: Interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tina Kotek made a stop at the Central Oregon Daily News studio on Thursday morning. The former speaker for the Oregon House of Representatives spoke with Matt McDonald about issues like gun control, abortion, homelessness, and more.
Giffords Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor of Oregon
[Washington DC]: Giffords PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek for Governor. Speaker Kotek is exactly the candidate that Oregonians need in this moment, and she will bring a record of key gun safety wins and strategic leadership with her to […]
ICYMI: Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Tina Kotek for Governor
[Portland, OR] – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren announced last Friday that she endorses Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor. Senator Warren’s endorsement adds to a strong grassroots coalition of supporters throughout the state and the support of over 30 prominent organizations. “Tina Kotek has already gotten big things done for working families in Oregon, like raising […]