Kotek became the first openly lesbian woman elected speaker of a U.S. state house in 2013. She is the longest-serving speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, having served for nine years. [2]

Tina Kotek is Oregon’s 39th Governor and is committed to visiting every county in Oregon in her first year in office and building strong, working partnerships across our state.

Apr 16, 2026 · Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order Thursday that bars school districts statewide from reducing student instructional time to close budget gaps. The order forces districts, …

Governor Tina Kotek is running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line. Since taking office, Tina has focused on tackling Oregon’s biggest challenges - lowering costs, reducing …

Tina Kotek (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Oregon. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027. Kotek (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for …

1 day ago · Gov. Tina Kotek took part in a signing of six laws that involve housing, including one that allows Woodburn an urban growth boundary expansion.

Mar 4, 2026 · Gov. Tina Kotek loses support of key allies in 2026 gubernatorial race as Oregon Education Association and Working Families Party decline to endorse.

6 days ago · Heeding the warning of Oregon media and ethics groups, Gov. Tina Kotek has vetoed a bill that tweaks the state’s public meetings law. “I’ve heard from people on all sides of this issue – from …

1 day ago · Governor Tina Kotek will hold a ceremonial bill signing on April 22 at 11:00 am to highlight several housing-related bills.

Direct state agencies to propose ways to streamline permitting. Kotek’s proposal comes as business leaders and politicians get ready to meet next week at the Oregon Business Plan Leadership...