Will Betsy Johnson's moderate platform be enough to win over Oregon voters?
Published: 09-10-2022 07:12
The gubernatorial race in Oregon is a three-way competition, with independent candidate Betsy Johnson hoping to appeal to moderate voters fed up with the status quo.
Johnson, a former state senator, is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and government accountability. She has been endorsed by several major newspapers in the state, including The Oregonian and The Register-Guard.
Her opponents are incumbent Democrat Kate Brown and Republican Knute Buehler. Brown is seeking a second term in office, and has been endorsed by several labor unions. Buehler, a state representative, is running on a platform of tax reform and smaller government.
With the election just weeks away, all three candidates are barnstorming the state in an effort to win over voters. Brown and Buehler have been attacking each other on the campaign trail, while Johnson has been trying to stay above the fray.
Recent polls show Johnson trailing Brown and Buehler, but she remains optimistic about her chances on Election Day. "I think people are ready for a change," she said in an interview. "They're tired of all the fighting and they want someone who will work across party lines."
The winner of the Oregon gubernatorial race will be decided by whoever gets the most votes on November 6th.
