
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight made a $250,000 contribution this week to the Oregon gubernatorial campaign of Betsy Johnson, an unaffiliated candidate. Knight’s contribution is one of the two largest to any campaign in the state’s governor race so far, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Johnson earlier received another $250,000 from The Papé Group, a company based in Eugene that offers equipment rental and repairs for construction, forestry, agriculture and other industries.
Main Idea: Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave $250,000 to Betsy Johnson’s Oregon governor campaign, adding a major boost to her already leading fundraising total.
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Phil Knight’s huge donation can give one candidate an outsized edge, which may make voters worry that wealthy donors have more influence than ordinary people.
Oregon voters may get more attention on election issues and candidate choices as major donors and independent campaigns push the race forward.
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