Politics & Government

Climate Change, Education, Forest Management – Oregon Candidates Answer Key Questions

Curious as to where the candidates running for governor stand on certain issues? Take a look.

By Les Zaitz

Ballots have been set out for the vote-by-mail May 17 primary that includes Oregon governor. (Salem Reporter)

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The following Q&A was compiled by Oregon newsrooms collaborating to cover the 2022 governor’s race. Journalists across the state drafted the following 15 questions, which were distributed to candidates by the Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon. Responses are in the candidates’ own words and have been trimmed to the 300-word limit. Click on the “cards” to see how they responded to our questions on housing, crime, education, economy and environmental issues. The primary election is on May 17 and voting is underway.

How this project developed: Oregon Media Collaborative

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