Kennedy entered the Senate in a November 1962 special election to fill the seat once held by his brother John. He was elected to a full six-year term in 1964 and was reelected seven more times. The Chappaquiddick incident on July 18, 1969, resulted in the death of his automobile passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.
Kate Brown was sworn in as Oregon governor on February 18, 2015 after the resignation of John Kitzhaber. According to the Oregon Constitution, she will serve as governor until the results of the November 2016 election take effect in January 2017.
Oregon is split between the Mountain / Pacific time zones. Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2018. Oregon Governor: Special Electionin 2016. Kate Brown (D) | Campaign Website. Election Race Candidates: 1  Bud Pierce (R) ~ Physician, Ex-State Medical Association President.regon is split between the Mountain / Pacific time zones. Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2018. Oregon Governor: Special Electionin 2016. Kate Brown (D) | Campaign Website. Election Race Candidates: 1  Bud Pierce (R) ~ Physician, Ex-State Medical Association President.