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Former Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley is making a political comeback with a bid to unseat Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in the 2024 gubernatorial race, a move contextualized within a broader field of Oregon political figures mentioned as potential rivals.
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley announced a second bid to become Oregon governor as a Republican, arguing for less divisiveness and a focus on public safety, affordability and education. Dudley, who came within two points of defeating Gov. John Kitzhaber in 2010, will face a GOP primary that includes state Sen. Christine Drazan. In a state where Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek's approval has hovered under 50% and Democrats hold a registration edge, the race is uphill for Republicans, even as donors like Nike co-founder Phil Knight have backed GOP efforts in Oregon.