Kristof ineligible to run for Oregon governor, secretary of state says

• Kristof, a progressive who was planning to run for the Democratic nomination, left the Times and started a political action committee before announcing his candidacy in October.

What they're saying: "A failing political establishment in Oregon has chosen to protect itself, rather than give voters a choice. We will challenge this decision in court, and we are confident we will prevail, because the law is on our side," Kristof said on Twitter Thursday.

• "The rules are the rules and they apply equally to all candidates for office in Oregon. I stand by the determination of the experts in the Oregon Elections Division that Mr. Kristof does not currently meet the Constitutional requirements to run or serve as Oregon Governor," Fagan, a Democrat, said in a statement.
• "As Oregon’s chief elections official, it is my responsibility to make sure all candidates on the statewide ballot are qualified to serve if elected," Fagan said.

• "If Mr. Kristof chooses to appeal, the Oregon Elections Division is committed to doing everything possible to allow Oregon courts to decide promptly," said Deborah Scroggin, Oregon's elections director.
• Kristof did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

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