2026-11-02 22:02 UTC
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@wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 2026-11-04 04:38
Looks like Kotek has a little over a 10 point lead, with 46% of votes counted so far
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@NekoKoneko@lemmy.world 2026-11-03 17:06
It’s crazy that Oregon is even close. Generally one of the most left-leaning states in my experience, I wish I understood what was going on. Edit / 2: here’s the line I found from your second link (thanks!): The biggest issues on voters’ minds, the poll found, are overall affordability (87%) followed by K–12 education (85%) and housing affordability (78%). Although the debate raging over data centers has generated a lot of headlines and heat lately, only 50% of respondents said the issue was “extremely/very” important to them, making it far less of an issue than taxes (77%), homelessness (77%) or crime (73%). Considering that Trump is almost entirely responsible for the nationwide affordability issues via tariffs and wars, what a self-own if voters take this out on Kotek. Also, housing affordability and education are important, yes, but totally irrational to elect someone who self-identifies as GOP in 2026 and expect them to do anything to help. I hope voters find some sense.