
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated $1 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan’s campaign, seemingly changing course after giving $3.75 million to a candidate unaffiliated with a major political party. The latest donation makes it likely Drazan will have the money she needs in the final weeks of campaigning to compete with Democrat Tina Kotek in an extremely tight race, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Main Idea: Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave $1 million to Republican Christine Drazan’s Oregon governor campaign, boosting her bid in a very close race.
Key Points:
A huge donor backing Christine Drazan can widen the role of money in politics and shape Oregon policy choices that affect voters, workers, and small businesses.
Strong campaign funding can help voters get a clearer contest and may make the race more competitive, though the policy outcome remains uncertain.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate who benefits from Knight’s donation and is a main focus of the race coverage.
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