Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will seek another term in office, saying “Oregon values are on the line” as she pitched herself as the candidate to stand up to President Donald Trump.

The Democrat’s announcement was long seen as a formality. It sets up a potential rematch with her longtime political rival, Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan, who launched her campaign in October and could face a crowded Republican primary.

“The choice is between a governor who will stand up for Oregon and protect what we believe in, or a governor who will let Donald Trump do whatever he wants,” Kotek said in a news release.

Kotek has been one of Oregon’s most influential Democrats for nearly two decades. Prior to being elected governor in 2022, Kotek was the longest serving House Speake

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