
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight has given another $1 million to the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Rep. Knute Buehler. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the contribution was filed with the state late Wednesday and brings Knight’s total direct spending on Buehler’s campaign against Democratic Gov. Kate Brown to $2.5 million. Knight’s spending on the GOP campaign has far surpassed the previous record for an individual political donor in Oregon.
Main Idea: Phil Knight gave another $1 million to Knute Buehler’s campaign, bringing his total support for the Oregon governor race to $2.5 million.
Key Points:
A billionaire's large donation can give one candidate a big edge, which may make voters feel the race is less fair.
The spending may also push more people to pay attention and vote in a close election.
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Nike co-founder whose additional $1 million donation is the central news hook.
Republican gubernatorial candidate who is the recipient of Knight’s spending and a main focus of the race.
Incumbent Democratic governor and Buehler’s main opponent in the campaign.
Company tied to Phil Knight, whose founder’s political spending is the article’s core context.
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