Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)
What they're telling voters right now, sourced and dated — read it against the voting record above and judge the match yourself.
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Position Business
“Oregon just can't sit back and rest on our benefits of living in the state. We have to work harder to recruit, retain, and keep our businesses.”
OPB · 2026-10-07 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
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Position Taxes
“We have to be clear that when we change any taxes, we have to make sure we can pay for the basics that we have.”
OPB · 2026-10-07 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
Record in office · Governor of Oregon (2023-present)
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Note Veto count, 2025 Regular Session: 7 vetoed of 640 measures sent to the Governor
The Oregon Legislature's 2025 enactments publication lists 7 vetoed measures (SB 302, SB 736, SB 875, SB 976, SB 1047, HB 2596, HB 3795) and 633 enacted measures. Date shown is the final veto announcement (Aug. 8, 2025).
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Vetoed HB 3795 (2025 Regular Session) - child welfare / Department of Human Services reporting (official title not seen)
Vetoed June 24, 2025. Reported as requiring DHS reporting on tax preparation services and changing the trigger for the Child Incident Review team. Listed as vetoed in the Legislature's 2025 enactments publication.
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Vetoed SB 875 (2025 Regular Session) - Foster Children's Bill of Rights and Sibling Bill of Rights (official title not seen)
Vetoed June 24, 2025. Reported as modifying the Oregon Foster Children's Bill of Rights and Sibling Bill of Rights; the Senate voted to override and the House voted to table.
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Signed HB 4002 (2024 Regular Session) - Relating to the addiction crisis in this state; declaring an emergency
Signed April 1, 2024 (Chapter 70). Changes drug laws including creating a drug enforcement misdemeanor and a deflection program, and addresses substance use treatment access.
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Signed HB 2002 (2023 Regular Session) - reproductive and gender-affirming health care (official title not seen)
Signed July 13, 2023. Reported as expanding abortion and gender-affirming care protections, with parental consent for minors under 15 unless a provider finds involvement unsafe, and insurer coverage requirements. Official title not retrieved.