Throughout the 2022 election, KATU News is helping you “Know Your Candidates” with a series of interviews with people who will appear on your ballot. We are asking local candidates running for the same office the same series of questions, so you can compare their answers. Candidates for Oregon governor were given questionnaires to answer. Read the responses from Patrick Starnes, a Democrat, below. Candidate's Website. All Democrats running for Oregon governor: David Beem. Julian Bell.