A new poll shows businessman and former NBA player Chris Dudley leading Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in a hypothetical general election contest.
The primaries for Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial election take place on May 19.
Dudley will have to win a competitive GOP primary to reach the general election.
The poll, conducted by Hoffman Research Group, had Dudley leading the Democratic governor by 4 points.
JUST IN: Republican and former NBA player Chris Dudley LEADS Oregon governor’s race against Gov. Tina Kotek (D), per a new poll
Chris Dudley: 48% (+4)
Gov. Tina Kotek: 44%
He wants no more men in women’s sports
Flip red, Oregon!
Hoffman Research (R)
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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 15, 2026
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Two April polls focused on the Republican primary, one of which was also by Hoffman Research Group, showed Dudley trailing behind Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, and in close proximity with Rep. Ed
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