Ed Diehl, a conservative gubernatorial candidate and founder of the No Tax Oregon movement, has been actively promoting his campaign and tax-related initiatives across Oregon through a series of public events and social media updates.
On May 8, 2026, Diehl announced an upcoming meet-and-greet in Ontario via his official account, stating: “Ontario Event! Join us for a Meet & Greet event featuring conservative Gubernatorial Candidate Ed Diehl, founder of the No Tax Oregon movement dedicated to stopping Tina Kotek’s tax hikes, and Representative Mark Owens. Date: Monday, May 11th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Treasure https://t.co/KHRyQOz93A”.
The following day, on May 9, Diehl reported visiting the Art in Bloom festival in Medford where he observed community engagement with anti-tax petitions. He wrote: “Stopped by the Art in Bloom festival in Medford and visited a No Tax Oregon petition booth. Great to see folks enjoying the event while signing to protect Oregon taxpayers. Current petitions available: • No Tax Clawback Referendum (reject SB 1507 tax increase) • End the https://t.co/9Q9l9ZNlMf”.
On May 10, Diehl promoted another campaign stop in Eugene at a forum for pastors and spiritual leaders. His post read: “Eugene Event! Rep. Ed Diehl, the gubernatorial candidate and founder of the No Tax movement dedicated to stopping Tina Kotek’s tax hikes, will be speaking at the Pastors & Spiritual Leaders Forum hosted by EveryOne Village. Event Details: • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Breakfast, https://t.co/6UbfhBOQbO”.
Diehl’s campaign activities are part of ongoing efforts by some conservative groups in Oregon to challenge recent tax policies advanced under Governor Tina Kotek’s administration. The referenced SB 1507 is a legislative measure that has drawn criticism from anti-tax advocates who argue it would increase burdens on state taxpayers.
