New polling suggestsGov. Kotek is struggling to shore up support in Oregon's biggest Democratic stronghold as she seeks reelection in less than six months.
Driving the news: 59% of respondents in the Portland metro area said they have a negative impression of Kotek, while only a third said they viewed her positively, per the Oregonian.
The survey, conducted by DHM research, polled 600 registered voters in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties April 20-30.
What we're watching: State Sen. Christine Drazan remains the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, potentially teeing up a rematch of 2022.
Yes, but: Two influential groups — the Oregon Education Association and the Working Families Party — declined to endorse a candidate for governor despite supporting Kotek last time around.
✏️ Kotek is also facing a long-shot, and mostly symbolic, write-in campaign by an anthropomorphic Pencil, aimed at highlighting Oregon's dismal education ranking.
