Christine Drazan is an Oregon state senator and the 2022 Republican nominee for governor, who lost narrowly to Tina Kotek. She served in the Oregon House from 2019 to 2022, including as Minority Leader, and returned as Minority Leader in 2025 before being appointed to the Senate. Her campaign stresses cutting taxes, loosening building and land-use rules, and steering people experiencing homelessness into treatment.[1][2][3]
Drazan was born in Klamath Falls and raised in Southern Oregon, and she graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's degree in communications.[4][5]In the 1990s she worked for House Speaker Mark Simmons, in a role Wikipedia describes as communications director and Ballotpedia as chief of staff.[4][5]She was later political coordinator for the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association from 2006 to 2011 and executive director of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition from 2011 to 2018.[5]
Drazan was elected to the Oregon House in 2018, representing District 39, and served as House Republican leader from 2019 to 2021.[4][5]She was the Republican nominee for governor in 2022 and lost to Tina Kotek.[1][4]
After winning the 2024 election for House District 51, she returned as Minority Leader in 2025.[4][5]In October 2025 county commissioners appointed her to Oregon Senate District 26 to fill the vacancy left by Daniel Bonham, and she announced her 2026 campaign for governor days later.[4][2][5]Ballotpedia lists her on the November ballot as both a Republican and a Libertarian Party candidate.[5]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Digest: Declares that this state does not want a certain federal law to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state. Says who the laws that govern consumer finance loans in this state apply to and when. Says what needs to be in an application for a license to make consumer finance loans in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.0). Declares that this state does not want the amendments set forth in section 521 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state.
<b>Digest: The Act updates the tie date to the federal Internal Revenue Code and other federal tax laws. Disconnects from certain federal tax laws. Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit. Makes a new tax credit for new jobs. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would reduce income taxes and other taxes if the state collects a retail sales tax. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1).</i>] [<i>Reduces taxes imposed under various tax programs, operative conditioned upon imposition of a statewide retail sales tax dedicated to specified purposes.
Feb 16, 2026 · Passed 17–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
<b>Digest: The Act would have DCBS set a rate to put at least a minimum amount in a new fund to pay for the duties of the head of BOLI and the related costs of the head of DCBS. The Act would also have the rate be set to create and maintain a 12-month reserve in the new fund. The Act would bar moneys from the Workers Benefit Fund being used to make up the new assessment amounts in the new fund. The Act would raise the cap on the fee paid by public agencies for contracts subject to the prevailing wage rate.
Digest: The Act says the vote on the transportation ballot measure will be in May. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Moves the election date for the parts of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session), referred to the people by Referendum Petition 2026-302, to the primary election held on May 19, 2026. Sets the procedure for the statewide special election on Referendum Petition 2026-302. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Feb 23, 2026 · Passed 17–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Digest: The Act says that it is the policy of this state to make sure people are allowed to get certain kinds of health care, including care for their bodies and gender identity. The Act also makes changes to laws about helping the federal government and other states in cases arising involving this kind of care, makes some records and information private and says that midwives who give this kind of care will not get in trouble if they follow the rules. The new law starts right away. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).
Digest: The Act lets a person whose civil rights have been violated by a person acting under the color of law sue for damages and other relief. The Act lets a plaintiff who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees. The Act lets a defendant who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees if the plaintiff's claim was frivolous. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).
Feb 12, 2026 · Failed 12–18 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Digest: The Act says that it is the policy of this state to make sure people are allowed to get certain kinds of health care, including care for their bodies and gender identity. The Act also makes changes to laws about helping the federal government and other states in cases arising involving this kind of care, makes some records and information private and says that midwives who give this kind of care will not get in trouble if they follow the rules. The new law starts right away. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).
Digest: The Act requires that a doctor provide the same standard of care to any child born alive that requires life-saving treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive, regardless of whether the birth was the result of an induced abortion. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care practitioner for violations. Allows the court to order that the identity or personally identifiable information of specified persons is protected from disclosure.
Digest: The Act says a syringe service program may not operate by a school or child care facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines "syringe service program." Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in violation of the prohibition.
Digest: This Act prohibits state public bodies from helping the feds sell their public lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Prohibits public bodies from assisting the federal government with privatization of certain federally owned lands. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Feb 19, 2026 · Passed 17–11 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
<b>Digest: Makes a power provider tell the public the costs to store nuclear waste made from making electric power. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).</b> [<i>Digest: Makes a power provider disclose the costs to store the waste made from making electric power. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).</i>] Requires an electric utility to disclose to its customers the costs of storing [<i>the</i>]<b> nuclear</b> waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity.
Feb 24, 2026 · Passed 17–12 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Digest: The Act increases a tax on short-term lodging. The Act changes the name of a subaccount related to wildlife. The Act lists how moneys from the tax increase must be distributed. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). Increases the state transient lodging tax. Changes the name of the Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount to the Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount. Specifies how moneys attributable to the increase are to be distributed. Applies the transient lodging tax increase to transient lodging charges occurring on or after January 1, 2027.
Digest: The Act says a syringe service program may not operate by a school or child care facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines "syringe service program." Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in violation of the prohibition.
Digest: The Act specifies which federal rules BOLI must use when adopting rules that set work hour limits for minors. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Clarifies which federal rules apply to the scope of the rulemaking authority of the Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding rules that govern the hours a minor can work.
Feb 25, 2026 · Passed 18–11 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
<b>Digest: Tells the HECC to study the system of higher education in Oregon. Tells the HECC to submit two reports. Declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).</b> [<i>Digest: Tells the HECC to study the system of higher education in Oregon. Tells the HECC to submit a report. Declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it.
Digest: This Act sets up a bond fund to preserve low-cost housing and requires OHCS to report on low-cost housing barriers. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Establishes the Housing Opportunity, Longevity and Durability Fund to deposit Article XI-Q bonds to be used by the Housing and Community Services Department to preserve affordable housing at risk of loss.
Digest: This Act lets landlords restrict smoking in apartments. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants upon [<i>90</i>]<b> 180</b> days' written notice. Applies to new and existing rental agreements.
Digest: This Act lets OHCS make loans for mixed income housing projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.9). Authorizes the Housing and Community Services Department to fund mixed income housing. Requires the department to develop a mixed income housing loan program. Establishes the Mixed Income Development Loan Fund for such purposes. <b>Transfers moneys to the fund from the Housing Project Revolving Loan Fund.</b> Requires the department to adopt initial program rules by January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Feb 27, 2026 · Passed 22–3 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Digest: The Act says the vote on the transportation ballot measure will be in May. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Moves the election date for the parts of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session), referred to the people by Referendum Petition 2026-302, to the primary election held on May 19, 2026. Sets the procedure for the statewide special election on Referendum Petition 2026-302. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Feb 23, 2026 · Passed 17–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Digest: Says that a person may not sell or offer for sale a child safety system unless the system meets certain standards. Says that the person must disclose whether the system meets the standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Prohibits a retailer from<b> knowingly</b> selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from<b> knowingly</b> permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.
Digest: The Act changes laws about crime and sentencing. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.7). Reduces penalties for driving while suspended if the suspension is due to a conviction for criminal mischief resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle or reckless driving. Punishes by a maximum of $2,000 fine. Increases the crime category, for the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, for felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when the defendant has a prior conviction or causes injury.
Digest: The Act lets deployed people get married even if they cannot be there in person if certain criteria are met. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Modifies provisions regarding solemnization of marriage to permit deployed service members to be married remotely. .
<b>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs that are due to tariffs. The Act would have the agency work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs due to federal tariffs. The Act would have Business Oregon work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. The Act would have DAS make a procurement reform roadmap by December 15 of this year.
Digest: Tells those who make AI software to tell users that the users are talking to software, not a human. Tells them they must try to prevent users from getting output that causes suicidal feelings or thoughts. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0).
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 34 party-divided votes on file.
Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions.
What it does: Digest: The Act makes changes to how often DHS and OHA may require caregivers to get a new background check. The Act requires a CCO to pay certain providers back to the date that the provider enrolled in the state Med…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 18–0, Republicans 4–8
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
HB 4016 · OR SENATE
Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract.
NoVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
Digest: Says that people who get public contracts must obey tax laws and must show proof of compliance with tax laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.8). Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Directs the Secretary of State to study methods for collecting information through business registry function to ensure tax compliance by persons doing business in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Establishes the Housing Opportunity, Longevity and Durability Fund to deposit Article XI-Q bonds to be used by the Housing and Community Services Department to preserve affordable housing at risk of loss.
NoVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
Digest: This Act sets up a bond fund to preserve low-cost housing and requires OHCS to report on low-cost housing barriers. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Establishes the Housing Opportunity, Longevity and Durability Fund to deposit Article XI-Q bonds to be used by the Housing and Community Services Department to preserve affordable housing at risk of loss.
Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.
<b>Digest: The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. The Act also changes who has to notify the court, and when, if a defendant found unfit to proceed is not complying with CRS. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).</i>] Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses.
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to set up a program for micro-enterprise tariff adjustment grants to small businesses for costs increased by federal tariffs.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.
<b>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs that are due to tariffs. The Act would have the agency work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs due to federal tariffs. The Act would have Business Oregon work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. The Act would have DAS make a procurement reform roadmap by December 15 of this year.
Requires the State Treasurer to use up to $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to guarantee a loan made to a rural hospital for financial stabilization.
YesVOTED
Motion: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.
<b>Digest: This Act makes the State Treasurer use unclaimed moneys to guarantee a loan to a hospital. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act lets the State Treasurer loan unclaimed moneys to rural hospitals. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).</i>] [<i>Authorizes</i>]<b> Requires</b> the State Treasurer to [<i>loan</i>]<b> use</b> up to [<i>20 percent of</i>] <b>$44 million from </b>the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to <b>guarantee a loan made to a</b> rural [<i>hospitals</i>]<b> hospital</b> for financial stabilization. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
<b>Digest: The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program. The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies. The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program and restrict the use of the program for data centers. The Act would adjust the tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs.
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
<b>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm. The Act would set up four pilots that would get tech help from the agency for symbiosis projects. The Act would let certain county service districts fund their facilities with the charges they collect. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm.
Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality.
YesVOTED
Motion: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
Digest: This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6). Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of financial responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year.
Creates authority to coordinate emergency management.
YesVOTED
Motion: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
Digest: The Act creates new systems and structures and changes law to improve emergency response in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Creates [<i>statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities</i>] <b>authority</b> to coordinate emergency management. [<i>Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.</i>] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients.
NoVOTED
Motion: Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
Digest: The Act allows OHA to pay health care providers that may not receive federal Medicaid funds. The Act requires OHA to pay providers using only state funds. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients.
