[Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds]
Governor
Tina Kotek
It’s no exaggeration to say that most of Oregon’s biggest problems could be solved with affordable housing. Accessible, affordable housing has been shown to reduce crime rates, increase job stability, strengthen local economies, benefit mental and physical health, improve education outcomes, decrease fossil fuel emissions, and protect people from the growing impacts of climate change. There’s only one candidate for governor who has a proven record of addressing the state’s housing crisis: Tina Kotek.