The government of the U.S. state of Oregon, as prescribed by the Oregon Constitution, is composed of three government branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. These branches operate in a manner similar to that of the federal government of the United States.
Oregon Capitol building
Governor Tina Kotek (D)
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade (D)
Treasurer Tobias Read (D)
The governor of Oregon is the head of government of Oregon and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The title of governor was also applied to the office of Oregon's chief executive during the provisional and U.S. territorial governments.
Governor of Oregon
The ceremonial Governor's Office in the Oregon State Capitol
Joseph Lane was the Southern Democratic candidate for Vice President in 1860. He lost to Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin.
Mark Hatfield went on to become one of the most influential senators in Oregon history.[citation needed]