All but one of Oregon’s top Republican gubernatorial candidates set to speak at Portland forum

All but one of Oregon’s top Republican gubernatorial candidates set to speak at Portland forum

The Oregon State Capitol closed on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, due to the snowy weather. (Photo by Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Three of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s top potential Republican challengers are set to gather on Saturday for their first candidate forum together ahead of the May primary, with one notable absence. Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley and State Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, wil…