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Toss-up · 1998 Governor
Oregon Governor
In the 1998 Oregon Governor race, John Kitzhaber (D) won by about 34 points.
Actual result
D+34.4
Final polls said
D+53.0
1 late poll · ✓
VotePredictor Elections predicted
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Winner
Dem
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHM Research | D+53.0 | 18.6 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
1 poll · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
DHM Research1998-10-0319
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 1998 Oregon Governor race?
John Kitzhaber (D) won, by about 34.4 points (D+34.4).
When was the 1998 Oregon Governor election held?
It was held in November 1998.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.