LaNicia Duke
LaNicia Duke (unaffiliated) is running for election for Governor of Oregon. Duke declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.
Duke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Oregon gubernatorial election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for Governor of Oregon
Alexander Ziwahatan (Independent Party) and LaNicia Duke (Unaffiliated) are running in the general election for Governor of Oregon on November 3, 2026.
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 | Alexander Ziwahatan (Independent Party)  | |
 | LaNicia Duke (Unaffiliated) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Governor of Oregon
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Oregon on May 19, 2026.
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 | Tina Kotek | |
 | Forest Alexander | |
 | James Atkinson | |
| Donnie Beckwith | ||
| David Beem | ||
 | Brittany Jones | |
| Cal Kishawi | ||
 | Steve William Laible | |
| Tristan Sheppard | ||
 | Miranda Weigler | |
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Governor of Oregon
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Oregon on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Burch (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
LaNicia Duke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Duke's responses.
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- It is time to pave a path for the next one hundred years. What worked before is no longer working. One of the most commonly used definitions of insanity is doing the same thing over and over the same way while expecting different results. It is time for us to look beyond the typical insiders of Oregon state government and create opportunities for broader engagement at every level. We must include more than the familiar faces we see in Salem and those who maintain the status quo within agencies.
- It is time to sacrifice together so we can grow together. We must let go of our past so we can embrace a healthier future for generations to come. We must stop viewing Oregon only through the I-5 corridor and ensure the entire state has a seat at the table. And until we find a way to work together again, we should stop moving forward individually and remember that this is a team effort. Our smallest communities and counties should not be discounted simply just because they are small in numbers.
- I’ve called Oregon home for over a decade and have spent that time working alongside communities across the state, especially in rural Oregon. What worked in the past isn’t working anymore. The challenges ahead will require honesty, shared responsibility, and a willingness to change. I’m running as a non-affiliated candidate because Oregon deserves leadership that puts people above politics.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
