An OPB Original Production, Who Will Govern Oregon?, Airs May 6 at 7pm on OPB TV

Oregon voters face an important decision this year: Who will govern the state next? Oregon Public Broadcasting presents intimate conversations with each of the six major candidates in the May 16 primary election for governor. Tune in to the stations of OPB TV on May 6 from 7 to 8pm (rebroadcast May 7 at 1pm) and learn more about the candidates' values and what makes them tick.

OPB's Christy George and Colin Fogarty pulled the candidates off the campaign trail for a quiet interlude to bring viewers a fresh glimpse of these men. The three Democrats: incumbent Governor Ted Kulongoski, former State Treasurer Jim Hill and Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson; and the three Republicans: State Senator Jason Atkinson, former Oregon Republican Party Chairman Kevin Mannix and former Portland Public School Board Chairman Ron Saxton, answer questions such as "When is it appropriate for a governor to defy a president?" And "What is the most surprising thing about you that most people don't know?"

Tune in to OPB Radio's Oregon Territory on Friday, May 5 from 4:30 to 5pm to hear the candidates answer additional questions.

And after the May 7 broadcast, viewers can log on to opb.org and hear each candidate's full answers to all the questions posed them.