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Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
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Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point

NPR News · May 11, 2026, 11:14 AM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.

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