Nick Kristof Raises Over $1M for Oregon Governor Race, Angelina Jolie Among Donors

Journalist Nick Kristof has raised more than $1 million in less than a month for his bid to become Oregon's next governor, the Associated Press reported.

Kristof, who announced his candidacy in late October, has received donations from across the country, including from the Angelina Jolie Family Trust, which gifted him $10,000 in support, according to the AP.

Kristof's camp said that 2,522 Oregon residents in every county except Sherman County have contributed to his campaign and that they have received many donations from small donors who have given less than $100. Some contributions are reported in lump sums, rather than individually.

The campaign also reported a $50,000 contribution from philanthropist Melinda French Gates and a $5,000 donation from former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.

In total, Kristof reported $1,010,999 raised since October 15, a heavy advantage compared to the amount raised by his two most prominent Democratic rivals.

Kristof was a columnist for The New York Times for 20 years and was a longtime foreign correspondent for the newspaper. The two-time Pulitzer prize winner is known for his articles calling for social justice and focusing on subjects such as human rights, health, women's rights, and global affairs.

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As of Monday afternoon, House Speaker Tina Kotek, who announced her campaign September 1, had reported raising $414,103 since January. State Treasurer Tobias Read, who began his campaign in late September, has raised $485,886 this year.

On the Republican side, Salem oncologist Bud Pierce, who has contributed more than $300,000 of his own money to his campaign, has reported nearly $750,000 in contributions this year. Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam has reported more than half a million in contributions.

State Senator Betsy Johnson, a Democrat who is leaving the party to run for governor as an independent next year, has said she will not begin campaigning in earnest until early 2022. Independently wealthy, Johnson is expected to attract millions of dollars to support her candidacy but has reported little fundraising to date.