PoliticsCould a third-party candidate shake up the Oregon governor’s race?By Dirk VanderHart (OPB)July 23, 2026 1 p.m.The lone minor-party nominee currently headed to the ballot could siphon votes from Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up