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Oregon's Pencil Candidate Highlights Education Issues

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 11

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An unconventional gubernatorial campaign in Oregon is utilizing a "pencil candidate" to highlight the state's education crisis, particularly the fact that Oregon fourth-graders rank last nationally in reading scores.

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  • Oregon fourth-graders rank dead last in reading, according to one prominent analysis of national testing.
  • An unconventional gubernatorial campaign in Oregon is using a "pencil candidate" to draw attention to the state's education crisis.

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    The article highlights an unconventional gubernatorial campaign in Oregon, focusing on its unique approach to drawing attention to the state's education crisis.

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