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Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Becomes Engaged

Kitzhaber is now running for a historic fourth term as Oregon's governor.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has become engaged to his longtime companion Cylvia Hayes the governor's office said on Tuesday.

Kitzhaber spokeswoman Melissa Navas said the two have not set a wedding date. Hayes lives with the governor, and has been the state's official first lady since Kitzhaber took office for his third term in 2011.