Tina Kotek

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Tina Kotek won: Governor of Oregon.

Against Christine Drazan (R) · Cook rating: Lean D

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Genentech breaks ground on $750M expansion of Hillsboro plant

Built World

As of September 2026: In office; backer of the expansion

Genentech broke ground Sept. 28 on a $750 million expansion of its manufacturing campus in Hillsboro, Oregon. The project adds 211,000 square feet and nearly doubles the size of the site.

Updated Sep 30

The school cellphone crackdown

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Signed executive order mandating cellphone bans in Oregon schools

January 2026 accelerated the school cellphone crackdown. New Jersey signed a statewide ban for 2026-27, Michigan passed legislation for fall 2026, and Kansas introduced bipartisan Senate Bill 302 backed by 30 senators. What began with France's 2018 experiment now spans 37 states plus D.C., up from 35+ just weeks earlier.

Updated May 19

Notable Quotes

To the community member who heroically intervened to stop further loss of life: Your actions carry a heavy emotional burden, and I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you as well.

from Armed civilian shoots dead gunman inside Oregon elementary school · Updated Oct 15

The company's decision to expand in Hillsboro "reflects Oregon's strength in advanced manufacturing."

from Genentech breaks ground on $750M expansion of Hillsboro plant · Updated Sep 30