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Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek (D) is the 39th governor of Oregon.
Associations:
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon Education Association
Basic Rights Oregon
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
party
Democrat
jurisdiction
Oregon
service dates
January 9, 2023 – Present
gender
Female
Personal Moments
1993
Gets her bachelor’s degree
Earned a degree in religious studies from the University of Oregon.
2013
Earns a master’s degree in international studies
Kotek studied international studies and comparative religion at the University of Washington.
2017
Marries her partner Aimee Wilson
Kotek and her wife married in a private ceremony in 2017. The couple had met 12 years prior, in 2005.
Campaign History
2006
Elected to the Oregon House of Representatives
Tina Kotek was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 44.
2012
Elected as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
She became the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, becoming the first openly lesbian speaker of any state legislature in the United States.
2022
Becomes Governor of Oregon
Kotek ran for Governor of Oregon in the 2022 election and won.
Position on Key Issues
Housing and Homelessness
Tina Kotek has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing and homelessness solutions in Oregon. She championed the passage of the Oregon Housing Opportunity Bill, which aimed to increase the supply of affordable housing and streamline the development process. She has also supported efforts to provide rental assistance and eviction protections for Oregonians struggling to afford housing.
Climate and the Environment
On climate and the environment, Kotek has been a supporter of renewable energy and has advocated for policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She co-sponsored the Clean Energy Jobs Bill, which aimed to establish a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions in Oregon.
Mental Health and Recovery
Regarding mental health and recovery, Kotek has worked to increase access to mental health services and substance abuse treatment. She supported the passage of the Mental Health Care Act, which expanded mental health services and established a mental health workforce center. She also sponsored the Peer Support Specialist Certification Act, which created a certification program for peer support specialists in Oregon.
Key Issues:
Housing and Homelessness
Climate and the Environment
Mental Health and Recovery