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‘OPB Politics Now’: 4 top Oregon Republicans square off in first gubernatorial debate

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB), Lauren Dake (OPB) and Andrew Theen (OPB)
April 17, 2026 7:11 p.m.

The GOP hosted a debate in Hillsboro featuring the top four candidates for the party’s nomination.

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Oregon’s top four Republicans vying to be their party’s nominee in the gubernatorial election squared off in Hillsboro on Thursday night. It was the first time the four appeared on stage to answer questions.

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