Speculation is mounting that former Democratic Governor . John Kitzhaber will announce this week he’s going to run for a third term as Oregon’s Governor, he was Governor for two consecutive terms from 1995-2003.Kitzhaber is extremely popular with local Oregon Democrats who are excited to say the least about the prospect of him becoming Oregon’s Governor for a third time.Kitzhaber is a former ER doctor, Governor, and State Legislator he was elected to the Oregon State Senate where he served three terms from 1981 to 1993, and he was the president of the Senate from 1985 until 1993. Kitzhaber is a defender of the environment and a strong advocate for expanded health care as Oregon Senate President he was instrumental in the creation of the state's government-funded healthcare plan OHP.He also broke new ground with the Oregon Option, As one result, the State of Oregon reduced the number of welfare caseloads more than 50 percent, saved more than $200 million in the state budget, and helped nearly 20,000 Oregonians find work.
Republican former state treasurer candidate and high-tech entrepreneur Allen Alley has already been declared a candidate for governor, State Sen. Jason Atkinson of Central Point is
expected to announce his run for gubernatorial candidacy soon.
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