John Kitzhaber

John Kitzhaber is a former governor of Oregon, having served two non-consecutive terms from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Kitzhaber is known for his focus on healthcare reform and education policy during his time in office. He defeated Chris Dudley in the 2010 gubernatorial election and has been influential in Oregon politics for decades.