Republican, Libertarian candidate for Governor, Oregon
On your ballot Governor, Oregon (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 9, 2026)
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Christine Drazan has 4 statements on data centers on the record.
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Position History: Chronological record of positions across sourced statements.
- · Mixed · Oregon Capital Chronicle
- · Raises concern · Oregon Capital Chronicle
What they said
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State Senator Christine Drazan came out in favor of a moratorium on new data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 13, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Christine Drazan launched a 30 second online ad stating Tina Kotek rolled out the red carpet for data centers with more than a billion in tax breaks
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 5, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Willamette Week (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Drazan supports local communities declining to host data centers but opposes an arbitrary moratorium
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 28, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Oregon Capital Chronicle (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "supports local communities declining to host data centers but opposes an arbitrary moratorium".
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Christine Drazan said Oregon 'has done more than its fair share, and we cannot continue to be the Wild West for data center development'
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 28, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Oregon Capital Chronicle (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "Oregon 'has done more than its fair share, and we cannot continue to be the Wild West for data center development'".
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Tina Kotek Democrat, Working Families · Governor · the race page
- Brett Smith Pacific Green · Governor · the race page
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