PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Former Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley is getting back into politics.
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On Monday, Dudley announced he is running for Oregon Governor, joining an already crowded field of Republicans looking to unseat Governor Tina Kotek.
Dudley ran for governor in 2010 against John Kitzhaber, losing by 22,000 votes, the closet contest in Oregon’s history.
In his video announcement, Dudley says he wants to bring “real change to Oregon,” highlighting the need for vision and solutions.
WATCH: Chris Dudley Announcement
Dudley joins a field that includes former State Senator Christine Drazan, State Representative Ed Diehl, and social media commentator David Medina.
