Blue-state governor’s race defies expectations as Republican closes in: Power Rankings

Republicans are gaining ground in blue-leaning Oregon, where Fox News Power Rankings have shifted the governor's race toward the GOP as Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek faces a competitive rematch with Republican Christine Drazan.

The shift from Likely Democrat to Lean Democrat reflects a competitive political environment in Oregon, where concerns over homelessness, housing, taxes, schools and the cost of living have created an opening for Republicans to end a more than four-decade losing streak in gubernatorial elections.