Posted 3/18/2024, 7:52:00 PM
Nike's Phil Knight donates $6 million to Oregon political campaigns since 2019
- Phil Knight, Nike co-founder and richest person in Oregon, made 3 separate $2 million political contributions since 2019
- Latest $2 million went to a PAC aimed at electing Republicans to Oregon Legislature in February
- Knight's contributions account for all $2 million+ donations to Oregon campaigns recently
- Knight previously gave $2 million to Oregon House Republicans in 2019
- Knight also contributed $2 million to ballot initiative for increasing cigarette taxes in 2020