Christine Drazan greets supporters at her election night event on Nov. 8, 2022 at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton. (Connor Radnovich/Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Christine Drazan, who had hoped to become the first Republican governor in Oregon in more than three decades, conceded the governor’s race.
In a statement posted on YouTube on Friday, she acknowledged her loss to Democrat Tina Kotek, who declared victory in Portland on Thursday.
“I wish her and our state only the best. We need each other,” Drazan said.
She thanked her supporters and donors and said their contributions were humbling.
“I have every confidence that the Oregonians that were standing with me and fighting with me will continue
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