The Briefing, Vol. XIV, Issue 20 May 18, 2026 This week: Could a Republican win in Oregon? Massie’s future is on the line this week Bill Cassidy finds out Governor 2026 Oregon: Here’s an interesting thought: Are things finally getting bad enough in Oregon that a Republican could actually win for governor? It hasn’t happened since 1982. Indeed, only one Republican has won any statewide race in Oregon since 2003 — in 2016, the late Dennis Richardson (R) squeaked out a win for secretary of state.