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Oregon Governor Race Gets Quirky Candidate
Pencil, a write-in candidate for Oregon governor, is running as a response to poor reading scores in the state’s public schools. The unconventional campaign aims to draw attention to educational issues.
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Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.
2026-05-11 11:14 UTC