Alexander Ziwahatan (zee-wah-huh-tun) is not a politician. He is a healthcare professional and entrepreneur who has watched Oregon's systems fail the very people they were meant protect. Oregon is more than just where he lives—it is his home, his heritage, and his responsibility.

I’m Alexander Ziwahatan—an unapologetically Independent candidate for Governor of Oregon and the first openly gay Independent to ever seek this office in our state’s history. I’m not a polished career politician. I’m a lifelong caregiver, a small business owner, and someone who knows firsthand what it means to struggle, fight, and build. My family came to Oregon on the Oregon Trail in 1846, and for seven generations we’ve lived, worked, and raised families here. I carry that legacy—and I intend to protect Oregon’s future with it.

I’m stepping forward because both political parties have failed us. Crime is rising. Addiction is destroying lives. Housing is unaffordable. Trust in government is gone. It’s time for real leadership—not party puppets. I’m running to bring safety, structure, and common sense back to Oregon—without selling out to corporate donors or partisan agendas. I believe in strong communities, clean government, bold investment in people, and accountability at every level.

This campaign isn’t about me. It’s about us—and what we can build together when we stop playing politics and start fixing what’s broken.