Shock Poll: GOP Challenger Edges Dem Governor In Deep-Blue State

A new poll has Republican Christine Drazan narrowly leading Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in deep-blue Oregon, giving the GOP challenger a 2-point edge with less than two months to go before Election Day. The Sept. 11 DHM Research survey of 600 likely voters in Oregon found Drazan leading Kotek 45% to 43%, with Pacific Green Party candidate Brett Smith clocking in at 4%. About 13% remain undecided, a