Former two-term governor John Kitzhaber, a Democrat, defeated the Republican nominee, former NBA player Chris Dudley.

In May, incumbent Susan Castillo faced State Representative Ron Maurer for Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan office.

Interim Treasurer Ted Wheeler defeated State Senator Rick Metsger in the Democratic primary, and then defeated Republican State Senator Chris Telfer, who was unopposed in the Republican primary, in November.

Two measures, both veto referendums, appeared on the state's ballot in a January special election.

Amends constitution: continues and modernizes authority for lowest cost borrowing for community colleges and public universities.

Amends Constitution: Requires legislature to meet annually; limits length of legislative sessions; provides exceptions.