2014 Oregon gubernatorial election

none 2014 Oregon state elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 Oregon gubernatorial election Oregon presidential no 2010 Oregon gubernatorial election 2010 2016 Oregon gubernatorial special election 2016 (special) November 4, 2014 File:Governor Kitzhaber (cropped).jpg 150x150px John Kitzhaber Democratic Party (United States) Working Families Party 733,230 49.89% File:Dennis Richardson cropped National Guard (cropped).jpg Dennis Richardson Republican Party (United States) Independent Party of Oregon 648,542 44.13% 2014 Oregon gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 260px County resultsKitzhaber: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Richardson: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Governor John Kitzhaber Democratic Party (United States) John Kitzhaber Democratic Party (United States) The 2014 Oregon gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Oregon, concurrently with other elections in Oregon and across the United States. Incumbent Democrat John Kitzhaber defeated Republican state legislator Dennis Richardson, winning his fourth overall, and second consecutive, four-year term as governor.John Kitzhaber asks Oregon lawmakers to leave behind 'difficult campaign,' start healing Laura Gunderson The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/11/john_kitzhaber_asksoregon_lawm.html#incart_maj-story-1 November 5, 2014 The race was closer than expected due to recent revelations of potential ethical violations involving his fiancée, Cylvia Hayes. Most news outlets called the election in his favor by 9:00 p.m. on election night. Kitzhaber thanked his supporters for a successful race, while Richardson refused to concede due to the close tally.Dennis Richardson refuses to concede, John Kitzhaber thanks voters for a fourth term: Oregon election results 2014 Laura Gunderson November 4, 2014 The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/11/dennis_richardson_refuses_to_c.html#incart_story_package Four third party candidates also appeared on the ballot, with each winning less than 2% of the vote. Kitzhaber and Richardson were nominated in the primary election on May 20, 2014. As of 2022, this is the last gubernatorial election in Oregon where Clatsop County supported the Republican candidate, the last one where Tillamook County supported the Democratic candidate, and the last time that a man was elected Governor of Oregon. If Kitzhaber had served his full term, he would have become the second longest-serving governor in U.S. history.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/12/10/kitzhaber-launches-bid-to-beco/ Kitzhaber Launches Bid to Become 2nd Longest-Serving Governor in History Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier December 10, 2013 However, he resigned on February 18, 2015. Nakamura Beth February 13, 2015 Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber resigns amid criminal investigation, growing scandal http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/02/gov_john_kitzhaber_resigns_ami.html#incart_maj-story-1 The Oregonian Portland, Oregon February 13, 2015 Background John Kitzhaber Dennis Richardson (politician) Physician and then-President of the Oregon State Senate John Kitzhaber was first elected governor in 1994 and was re-elected in 1998. Term limits prevented him from running in 2002. He considered running in 2006 but decided not to; incumbent Democrat Ted Kulongoski was re-elected. In September 2009, Kitzhaber announced that he would seek a third term as governor in 2010.http://blog.oregonlive.com/mapesonpolitics/2009/09/kitzhaber_files_committee_to_r.html Kitzhaber files committee to run for governor Mapes Jeff September 2, 2009 OregonLive.com In May 2010, he won the Democratic primary with 65% of the vote, defeating former secretary of state of Oregon Bill Bradbury.Kitzhaber, Dudley To Face Off For Governor - Your Vote News Story - KPTV Portland https://web.archive.org/web/20100704190457/http://www.kptv.com/yourvote/23601768/detail.html 2010-07-04 After a close general election campaign, Kitzhaber won the election with 49% to Republican nominee Chris Dudley's 48%. Democratic primary Candidates Declared Ifeanyichukwu Chijioke DiruChristian Gaston http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/election_2014_who_filed_for_st.html The Oregonian Election 2014: Who filed for Oregon statewide and congressional office March 11, 2014 March 13, 2014 John Kitzhaber, incumbent governorEsteve Harry http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/12/john_kitzhaber_announces_for_h.html The Oregonian John Kitzhaber announces for historic fourth term December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 Results Democratic primary resultshttp://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873756 May 20, 2014 Primary Election Abstract of Votes: Governor July 7, 2014 Oregon Secretary of State October 18, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201018004122/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873756 dead John Kitzhaber (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 268,654 89.0 Ifeanyichukwu C. Diru Democratic Party (United States) 27,833 9.22 write-ins 5,388 1.78 301,875 100 Republican primary A Republican had not won a statewide race in Oregon since incumbent senator Gordon H. Smith was re-elected in 2002 and a Republican has not been elected governor since Victor G. Atiyeh was re-elected in 1982. At the annual Dorchester Conference for activists in March 2013, Oregon Republicans acknowledged the difficulties they faced. At the Conference, "the lack of activity was so pronounced that the conference's Saturday night satirical show ran a video that began with an announcer intoning, "Now we go live to the 2014 Republican governor's debate." The camera then panned over a debate stage with two empty chairs, the monotony broken only by a broom-wielding janitor." High-profile Republicans have all passed on the election and while attendees split on whether the party needed to change its policies, they agreed that the party needed to be a "big tent" again.http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/03/post.html Republicans search for ways to revive GOP brand in Oregon March 10, 2013 July 25, 2013 The Oregonian Jeff Mapeshttp://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/03/at_dorchester_conference_orego.html At Dorchester Conference, Oregon Republicans ponder how to restore their party March 8, 2013 July 25, 2013 The Oregonian Jeff Mapes Candidates Declared Tim Carr, businessmanEsteve Harry January 13, 2014 Portland businessman becomes latest to join growing group of Republican candidates for governor http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/portland_businessman_becomes_l.html The Oregonian Portland, Oregon January 16, 2014 Gordon Challstrom, businessmanEsteve Harry January 9, 2014 Another Republican files to run for Oregon governor http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/another_republican_files_to_ru.html The Oregonian Portland, Oregon January 16, 2014 Bruce Cuff, real estate brokerEsteve Harry January 6, 2014 Salem-area real estate broker, Bruce Cuff, enters Republican primary for governor http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/salem-area_real_estate_broker.html The Oregonian Portland, Oregon January 16, 2014 Darren Karr, businessman and candidate for Governor in 2010 Mae Rafferty, timber merchant Dennis Richardson, state representativehttp://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/07/oregon_rep_dennis_richardson_a.html Oregon Rep. Dennis Richardson announces run for governor July 24, 2013 July 25, 2013 The Oregonian Christian Gaston Withdrew Jon Justesen, businessman and rancherhttp://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2014/01/republican_jon_justesen_questi.html Republican Jon Justesen, questioning his party's priorities, drops bid for Oregon governorship January 30, 2014 January 31, 2014 The Oregonian Jeff Mapes Declined Allen Alley, businessman, former chairman of the Oregon Republican Party, nominee for Oregon State Treasurer in 2008 and candidate for Governor in 2010http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/allen_alley_former_gubernatori.html The Oregonian Allen Alley, former gubernatorial hopeful, won't challenge Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Gaston Christian March 10, 2014 March 11, 2014 Chris Dudley, former NBA basketball player and nominee for Governor in 2010http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/chris_dudley_ending_his_politi.html Oregon Live Chris Dudley, ending his political aspirations, says move to San Diego makes sense for his family April 7, 2012 Bruce Hanna, state representativehttp://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/09/bruce_hanna_decides_not_to_run.html Oregon Live Bruce Hanna decides not to run for re-election -- or, for now, another seat: Oregon politics today September 20, 2013 Gordon H. Smith, former U.S. Senatorhttp://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/gordon_smith_finds_happiness_i.html Oregon Live Gordon Smith finds happiness in private sector, has no plans to seek office August 6, 2012 Greg Walden, U.S. Representative and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committeehttp://atr.rollcall.com/republicans-pick-greg-walden-as-new-nrcc-chairman/ Roll Call Republicans Pick Walden as New NRCC Chairman November 14, 2012 May 7, 2013 April 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130507091246/http://atr.rollcall.com/republicans-pick-greg-walden-as-new-nrcc-chairman/ dead Results thumb|260px|Results by county: #e27f7f Richardson #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Republican primary results Dennis Richardson Republican Party (United States) 163,695 65.86 Gordon Challstrom Republican Party (United States) 24,693 9.93 Bruce Cuff Republican Party (United States) 23,912 9.62 Mae Rafferty Republican Party (United States) 16,920 6.8 Tim Carr Republican Party (United States) 14,847 5.97 Darren Karr Republican Party (United States) 2,474 1.0 write-ins 2,011 0.8 248,552 100 Third parties Candidates Declared Aaron Auer (Constitution Party)Oregon Secretary Of State https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/CFSearchPage.do 23 September 2014 Paul Grad (Libertarian Party) Chris Henry (Oregon Progressive Party) Jason Levin (Pacific Green Party) Additionally, under Oregon's Electoral fusion law, Democratic nominee John Kitzhaber was nominated by the Working Families Party of Oregon, and Republican nominee Dennis Richardson was nominated by the Independent Party of Oregon. General election Debates Complete video of debate, September 26, 2014 Complete video of debate, October 14, 2014 Complete video of debate, October 20, 2014 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely D November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2018 Likely D November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Safe D November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Lean D November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) DennisRichardson (R) Other UndecidedElway ResearchElway Research October 26–27, 2014 403 ± 5% 45% 38% 2%Aaron Auer (C) 9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 23–27, 2014 552 ± 4.3% 50% 40% 6% 5%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,421 ± 4% 48% 42% 1% 10%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 16–19, 2014 561 ± 4.2% 51% 38% 6% 6%DHM ResearchDHM Research https://web.archive.org/web/20141017021619/http://www.opb.org/news/article/poll-shows-both-statewide-races-swinging-toward-incumbents/ October 17, 2014 October 2014 ? ± 4.3% 50% 29% 6% 15%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20–October 1, 2014 1,508 ± 3% 49% 42% 0% 8%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 22–24, 2014 568 ± 4.2% 50% 38% 5% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 2–3, 2014 750 ± 4% 48% 38% 4% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18–September 2, 2014 1,541 ± 4% 48% 42% 1% 8%Moore Information^Moore Information^ August 5–9, 2014 500 ± 4% 45% 41% — 13%SurveyUSASurveyUSA August 1–5, 2014 564 ± 4.2% 48% 36% 7% 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,082 ± 2.6% 52% 42% 1% 5%On Message, Inc.^On Message, Inc.^ June 22–24, 2014 600 ± 4% 42% 38% — 16%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 48% 35% 10% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 22–27, 2014 956 ± 3.2% 49% 36% — 15%DHM Researchhttp://www.opb.org/news/article/poll-majority-of-oregon-voters-approve-of-john-kitzhaber-but-he-has-vulnerabilities/ DHM Research May 8, 2014 May 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508224931/http://www.opb.org/news/article/poll-majority-of-oregon-voters-approve-of-john-kitzhaber-but-he-has-vulnerabilities/ dead May 2014 400 ± 4.9% 48% 36% — 16%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20140407063446/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/oregon-poll-too-close-for-comfort April 7, 2014 April 1–2, 2014 670 ± 3.91% 46% 43% — 11% ^ Internal poll for Dennis Richardson campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) AllenAlley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 3–5, 2012 614 ± 4% 52% 37% — 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 21–24, 2012 686 ± 3.7% 46% 36% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) JasonAtkinson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 21–24, 2012 686 ± 3.7% 45% 30% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) BruceHanna (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–5, 2012 614 ± 4% 52% 33% — 15%Public Policy Polling June 21–24, 2012 686 ± 3.7% 46% 33% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) Gordon H.Smith (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–5, 2012 614 ± 4% 47% 42% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) BruceStarr (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–5, 2012 614 ± 4% 53% 31% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKitzhaber (D) GregWalden (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 3–5, 2012 614 ± 4% 49% 40% — 11%Public Policy Polling June 21–24, 2012 686 ± 3.7% 42% 41% — 17% Results Oregon gubernatorial election, 2014http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873735 November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes: Governor December 6, 2014 Oregon Secretary of State October 15, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211015204210/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873735 dead John Kitzhaber (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 733,230 49.89% +0.60% Dennis Richardson Republican Party (United States) 648,542 44.13% -3.63% Jason Levin Pacific Green Party 29,561 2.01% N/A Paul Grad Libertarian Party (United States) 21,903 1.49% +0.18% Aaron Auer Constitution Party of Oregon 15,929 1.08% N/A Chris Henry Oregon Progressive Party 13,898 0.95% N/A 6,654 0.45% +0.23% 1,469,717 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county County John KitzhaberDemocratic Dennis RichardsonRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Baker 1,951 27.4% 4,842 68.0% 323 4.5% -2,891 -40.6% 7,116 Benton 21,694 58.5% 13,245 35.7% 2,160 5.8% 8,449 22.8% 37,009 Clackamas 70,071 45.2% 77,059 49.7% 7,867 5.1% -6,988 -4.5% 154,997 Clatsop 6,449 45.6% 6,550 46.3% 1,138 8.1% -101 -0.7% 19,835 Columbia 8,477 42.7% 9,887 49.8% 1,471 7.4% -1,410 -7.1% 19,835 Coos 10,120 42.3% 12,260 51.2% 1,546 6.5% -2,140 -8.9% 23,926 Crook 2,601 29.4% 5,753 64.9% 508 5.8% -3,152 -35.5% 8,862 Curry 3,946 40.7% 5,211 53.8% 535 5.5% -1,265 -13.1% 9,692 Deschutes 31,518 45.6% 34,104 49.4% 3,441 5.0% -2,586 -3.8% 69,063 Douglas 13,829 33.5% 24,553 59.5% 2,899 7.1% -10,724 -26.0% 41,281 Gilliam 284 32.3% 546 62.2% 48 5.5% -262 -29.9% 878 Grant 834 25.5% 2,294 70.2% 141 4.5% -1,460 -44.7% 3,269 Harney 724 24.5% 2,083 70.4% 151 5.0% -1,359 -45.9% 2,958 Hood River 4,875 58.8% 2,988 36.0% 426 5.1% 1,887 22.8% 8,289 Jackson 35,235 42.7% 43,498 52.7% 3,855 4.7% -8,263 -10.0% 82,588 Jefferson 2,333 34.2% 4,048 59.4% 432 6.3% -1,715 -25.2% 6,813 Josephine 12,032 35.4% 19,926 58.7% 2,002 5.9% -7,894 -24.3% 33,960 Klamath 6,416 28.1% 15,155 66.4% 1,265 5.6% -8,739 -38.3% 22,836 Lake 736 23.1% 2,310 72.4% 145 4.5% -1,574 -49.3% 3,191 Lane 82,132 57.1% 53,156 37.0% 8,535 5.9% 28,976 20.1% 143,823 Lincoln 10,469 54.1% 7,609 39.3% 1,289 6.7% 2,860 14.8% 19,367 Linn 14,890 34.5% 25,463 59.0% 2,831 6.6% -10,573 -24.5% 43,184 Malheur 1,904 25.2% 5,226 69.2% 418 5.5% -3,322 -44.0% 7,548 Marion 41,858 41.3% 53,377 52.7% 6,021 5.9% -11,519 -11.4% 101,256 Morrow 870 27.8% 2,065 65.9% 198 6.3% -1,195 -38.1% 3,133 Multnomah 202,617 69.9% 66,780 23.1% 20,273 7.0% 135,837 46.8% 289,670 Polk 12,375 41.4% 15,809 52.9% 1,686 5.7% -3,434 -11.5% 29,870 Sherman 252 28.3% 596 66.9% 43 4.8% -344 -38.6% 891 Tillamook 4,907 46.7% 4,895 46.6% 706 6.7% 12 0.1% 10,508 Umatilla 5,517 29.3% 12,337 65.5% 994 5.3% -6,820 -36.2% 18,848 Union 3,087 30.4% 6,526 64.3% 536 5.3% -3,439 -33.9% 10,149 Wallowa 1,008 27.9% 2,474 68.5% 129 3.6% -1,466 -40.6% 3,611 Wasco 3,959 43.3% 4,557 49.8% 629 6.9% -598 -6.5% 9,145 Washington 98,203 51.4% 81,484 42.7% 11,185 5.9% 16,719 8.7% 190,872 Wheeler 203 29.6% 440 64.2% 42 5.2% -237 -34.6% 685 Yamhill 14,854 40.8% 19,436 53.4% 2,077 5.7% -4,582 -12.6% 36,367Total733,23049.9%648,54244.1%87,9456.0%84,6885.8%1,469,717 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Tillamook (largest city: Tillamook) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Clatsop (largest city: Astoria) right 260px Swing by county 260px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 260px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip See also 2014 United States elections United States Senate election in Oregon, 2014 References External links Oregon gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (Archived) John Kitzhaber for Governor incumbent Tim Carr for Governor Gordon Challstrom for Governor Bruce Cuff for Governor Jason Levin for Governor Dennis Richardson for Governor 2014 Governor Oregon Category:November 2014 in the United States