The top four leading Republican candidates for Oregon's 2026 gubernatorial race are set to debate for the first time. The event, hosted by the Oregon Republican Party, will take place at a venue that has hosted an annual GOP fundraising dinner for several years. The candidates will include Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, state Rep. Ed Diehl, state Sen. Christine Drazan, and former NBA player Chris Dudley. The debate comes as Oregon is facing serious challenges including rising costs of living, high taxes, and businesses leaving Oregon. The absence of David Medina from the debate has raised the stakes for the debate, as it is the most competitive Republican primary for governor in 15 years.