Chris Dudley

Chris Dudley is a former professional basketball player and a Republican politician known for his tenure in the NBA, where he played as a center for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Jersey Nets. After retiring from basketball, he ventured into politics, previously running for governor of Oregon in 2010, where he narrowly lost to Democrat John Kitzhaber. Recently, Dudley announced his candidacy for governor again, expressing a commitment to addressing Oregon's challenges and advocating for positive change in the state.