With Oregon’s May Primary fast approaching, Republican candidates for Governor are ramping up their campaigns and releasing new ads. Former Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley is focusing on his basketball roots, promising a political “rebound” for Oregon. Canby Senator Christine Drazan pledges to hold state government accountable and return power to citizens. In the fundraising race, Dudley and Drazan each have over two million dollars, while Scio Representative Ed Diehl and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell trail with significantly less. Meanwhile, Governor Tina Kotek’s campaign fund stands at just under three-and-a-half million dollars.