Kotek and her wife, Aimee Kotek Wilson, met in 2005 and married in a private ceremony in 2017. [59] They lived together in Portland's Kenton neighborhood beginning in 2005. [ 15 ] [ 60 ] Kotek was one of the Oregon Legislative Assembly 's few openly LGBTQ+ members and the first lesbian speaker of a state house. [ 61 ]

Tina Kotek is Oregon’s 39th Governor and is committed to visiting every county in Oregon in her first year in office and building strong, working partnerships across our state.

Tina Kotek, Portland; Democrat; elected 2022; term expires January 2027. The governor is the chief executive of Oregon. The Oregon Constitution charges the governor with faithfully executing the laws, making recommendations to the Legislature and transacting all necessary business of state government.

On November 8, 2022, Tina Kotek made history along with Maura Healey of Massachusetts, becoming the first openly lesbian governors elected in American history.

Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a federal major disaster declaration to provide relief to the rural Oregon communities who weathered an unprecedented, destructive wildfire season.

Jan 9, 2024 · On the campaign trail for governor, Tina Kotek was the progressive candidate from one of the most progressive cities in the country. The reputation — hailed by her supporters and demonized by...

6 days ago · Gov. Tina Kotek has garnered criticism for a recent order requiring such deals on all state construction. Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB. The most controversial policy being debated in Salem these ...

Feb 18, 2024 · It's been just over a year now since Tina Kotek, a Democrat, took office as Oregon's 39th governor. Before being elected governor, she was Oregon's longest serving speaker of the house.

Jan 14, 2025 · Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek continues to prioritize housing. Last week, Kotek extended one of her first actions as governor, declaring a state of emergency on homelessness, for a third year. Another...

Jan 10, 2024 · Moderation, focus on priority issues like housing, and attempting to soften urban-rural divide marked Gov. Tina Kotek’s first year as Oregon’s top executive.