2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate
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From left, Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidates Christine Drazan, Ed Diehl, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley sit as the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate begins at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Crowd members stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to kick off the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate featuring candidates Christine Drazan, Ed Diehl, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley gets his microphone fixed onto his shirt before the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Time to respond to a question runs out as the four top Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidates, from left, Chris Dudley, Danielle Bethell, Ed Diehl and Christine Drazen stand at their respective podiums during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ed Diehl waves as he’s introduced alongside competitors, from left, Christine Drazan, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Moderators Bruce Sussman, left, and Angel Todd joke with Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidates during the debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley looks to the crowd as he responds to a question during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Kids read comics and books before the start of the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate featuring candidates Christine Drazan, Ed Diehl, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ed Diehl stands up as he answers a question alongside competitors, from left, Christine Drazan, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ed Diehl wears American flag socks during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan responds to a question during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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People in the crowd listen to the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate featuring candidates Christine Drazan, Ed Diehl, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Danielle Bethell answers a question during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley responds to a question during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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People in the crowd show their different hats at the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan gives her opening statement as, from left, competitors Ed Diehl, Danielle Bethell and Chris Dudley listen during the 2026 Oregon Republican Gubernatorial Debate at NW Events in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 16, 2026.
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