2006Final results
2006 election for Oregon Governor
Governor · Oregon
Ted Kulongoski (D) won with 50.8% of the vote, defeating Ron Saxton (R) by 8.0 points.
Ted KulongoskiDemocrat · winner
50.8%699,786
Ron SaxtonRepublican
42.8%589,748
Mary StarrettConstitution
3.6%50,229
Joe KeatingGreen
1.5%20,030
Richard MorleyLibertarian
1.2%16,798
1,376,591 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2006
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The candidates
Ted Kulongoski (D)Ron Saxton (R)
Also on the ballot: Mary Starrett (Constitution), 3.6%; Joe Keating (Green), 1.5%; Richard Morley (Libertarian), 1.2%