GOP Candidate For Governor Sid Leiken Lowers Sights, Will Run for Secretary of State

Willamette Week:

Leiken announced today that he'll lower his sights and run instead for secretary of state next year. Current Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins, a Democrat who was appointed to fill the remainder of Gov. Kate Brown's term in that office, will not run next year.

Leiken faced the choice between seeking to challenge Brown or whomever wins the Democratic primary for governor, or seeking an open secretary of state's seat. Republicans haven't won a statewide office in Oregon since 2002, which could be a reason for caution.

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