Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | York, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Tina Kotek
Governor Kotek issued Executive Order 26-27, directing state agencies to act quickly to protect affordable healthcare access in Oregon. The order responds to federal Medicaid cuts and reduced enhanced subsidies, which the governor's office says will make coverage harder to obtain and afford.
Kotek directed state environmental regulators to temporarily stop issuing pollution permits to data centers, which would largely pause data center development in Oregon until next summer. The move followed a campaign by residents and advocates for a data center moratorium.
Kotek unveiled her platform for a second four-year term, titled Building Oregon's Future Together. It focuses on affordability, including universal preschool and affordable housing, boosting the economy, improving K-12 schools, and defending the state against federal policies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Tina Kotek is a Democratic politician who has served as the 39th Governor of Oregon since January 9, 2023. She previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives, including as Speaker from 2013 to 2022, and was elected governor in 2022. Her legal given name is listed as Christine. |
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| Current Status | Governor of Oregon; her current term runs to January 2027. She is the Democratic nominee seeking a four-year term in the November 2026 general election, where she faces Republican Christine Drazan in a rematch of the 2022 race. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Dallastown Area High School |
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| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies, University of Oregon |
| Master's Degree | Master's in International Studies and Comparative Religion, University of Washington |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Married |
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| Notes | Her parents were first-generation Americans, and her grandparents emigrated from Eastern Europe. She moved to Oregon from the East Coast in 1987. She came out as a lesbian in her early twenties. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Aimee Kotek Wilson |
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| Spouse Profession | Social worker |
Family
| Parents | First-generation Americans whose parents had emigrated from Eastern Europe |
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| Spouse | Aimee Kotek Wilson, who has served as First Lady of Oregon since 2023 |
Career
| Oregon Food Bank | Public policy advocate (late 1990s to early 2000s) |
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| Children First for Oregon | Policy director (2003 to 2006) |
| Oregon House of Representatives | Member representing North Portland from January 2007 to January 2022; Majority Leader from 2011 to 2013; Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2022, the longest-serving Speaker in Oregon history |
| Governor of Oregon | 39th Governor, took office January 9, 2023, succeeding Kate Brown; elected November 8, 2022 |
| Key Actions as Governor | Declared a homelessness state of emergency early in her administration; signed bills on mental health, addiction services, housing and early childhood education |
| Recent Actions (2026) | Issued Executive Order 26-27 in October 2026 to protect healthcare access; temporarily halted pollution permits for data centers; unveiled a second-term platform in September 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2013 she became the first openly lesbian speaker of any state house in the United States. | |
| 2. In 2022 she became one of the first two openly lesbian governors elected in the United States, alongside Maura Healey of Massachusetts. | |
| 3. She graduated from the University of Oregon without student debt, supported by a Pell Grant, work-study assistance and affordable tuition. | |
| 4. Her administration passed a first-in-the-nation statewide rent stabilization law while she was Speaker. |
