SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026.

"I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line," Gov. Kotek said in a press release. "Over the past months, we've lived through moments unlike anything our state or country has seen before — and I have never been more proud of how Oregonians have stepped up."

She put Oregon's recent pushback against the Trump administration front and center.

"When President Trump tried to force troops into our communities and rip away food assistance, we were ready. We stopped an unnecessary military deployment, restored SNAP benefits, and got help to families fast. The choice is between a governor who will stand up for Oregon and protect what we believe in, or

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