Kyle Duyck
Kyle Duyck
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
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MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGenomics researcher
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOregon
BackgroundGenomics researcher
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EducationForest Grove High School (Diploma)
Notable personal detailsKyle M. Duyck is an Oregon Republican who ran for governor in the 2026 primary election. His professional background includes work as a genomics researcher and as a bioinformaticist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, along with agricultural work as a farmer. He has studied biochemistry and biophysics at Oregon State University and bioinformatics and genomics at the University of Oregon.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate proposes eliminating property taxes for owner-occupied residences via a constitutional amendment and supports measures to disincentivize large financial firms and foreign investors from buying single-family homes. Campaign filings and coverage emphasize tax relief for homeowners and a populist approach to housing-market intervention.
News
Kyle Duyck appeared at a public hearing to oppose a bill that would move an Oregon transportation-tax referendum vote from November to May. The referendum is backed by more than 250,000 signatures and seeks to stop planned increases in gas and payroll taxes. The timing change is being debated amid opposition from Gov. Tina Kotek and Democratic leaders, who raise constitutional concerns.
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