Oregon governor race most expensive yet
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — The 2018 race for governor is the most expensive in Oregon history, and there’s still six weeks until the books will be closed. The Bulletin newspaper in Bend reports that Gov. Kate Brown has raised about $11.3 million. Her Republican opponent, state Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, has raised about $7.4 million, according to state campaign finance reports filed through Monday The record total of about $18.7 million tops the $17.
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Main Idea: Oregon’s governor race has become the most expensive in state history, with Kate Brown and Knute Buehler raising record sums as the campaign enters its final weeks.
Key Points:
- Brown has raised about $11.3 million, while Buehler has raised about $7.4 million.
- Their combined fundraising of about $18.7 million beats the old record from the 2010 governor race.
- Brown’s biggest donations include $500,000 from EMILY’s List and $250,000 from Everytown for Gun Safety; Buehler has received $1.5 million from Phil Knight.
- Both campaigns have spent heavily on TV ads, and more money raised or spent in the last month will not show up until the next reports are filed.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Huge campaign spending from Brown, Buehler, and Phil Knight can push more outside money into politics and make voters worry that wealthy donors have more sway than ordinary households.
Positive Impact
The intense race may give voters more information and attention before choosing Oregon’s next governor.
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- Primary:Governor Kate Brownperson
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- Governor Kate BrownpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Incumbent governor and central candidate in the race; the article focuses on her fundraising and campaign spending.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Representative Knute BuehlerpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Republican opponent and central candidate; the article centers on his fundraising, spending, and donor support.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Democratic Governors Associationpolitical organizationMajorAI selected
Significant political group contributing to Governor Kate Brown and part of the fundraising story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - EMILYs Listnonprofit / NGOMajorAI selected
Major outside group providing Governor Kate Brown’s largest single contribution.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Everytown for Gun Safetynonprofit / NGOMajorAI selected
Major outside donor group contributing heavily to Governor Kate Brown’s campaign.
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Major individual donor whose contribution to Knute Buehler is highlighted as the largest individual donation in Oregon history.
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Former gubernatorial candidate mentioned in the comparison to the 2010 race totals.
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