James Atkinson IV for Oregon Governor 2026
A New Vision for Oregon’s Future
We Believe in Oregon
James Atkinson IV is running for Governor to bring innovation and solutions to Oregon.
Ending Oregon’s Water Crisis with Innovation
For decades, Oregon has treated water shortages as a recurring problem to be managed, patched, or delayed. Cities invest in infrastructure, farmers fight for irrigation rights, and rural families brace for wells running dry every summer. The cycle never ends, and every solution seems to come with a bigger price tag. My plan ends that cycle.
At the heart of it is the Endless Cup — a breakthrough portable device that produces pure water on demand. It’s built from proven science, using compact electrolysis and condensation technology that separates and recombines elements from the air to create clean drinking water. Unlike traditional systems that rely on rivers, reservoirs, or groundwater — all vulnerable to drought and overuse — the Endless Cup generates water anywhere, anytime, with the press of a button.
That means households in Portland, farms in the Willamette Valley, and rural communities in Eastern Oregon will no longer depend solely on fragile water sources or endless new pipelines. For the first time, Oregon can produce its own water, not just capture or conserve it.
This is not a small idea — it’s a paradigm shift. Imagine firefighters in wildfire zones carrying devices that create the water they need without waiting for tankers. Imagine families never worrying about boil notices or broken wells. Imagine farms with a stable emergency backup for irrigation, ensuring crops survive when rainfall fails. And unlike massive projects that take decades and billions of dollars, the Endless Cup is designed to be affordable, scalable, and ready for use now.
By investing in this technology, Oregon won’t just “manage” drought. We’ll end the water crisis entirely — because water will no longer be a scarce, contested resource. Instead, it will be something every Oregonian can generate, right where they stand. This is the kind of forward-thinking solution our state deserves, and it’s why I am committed to making Oregon the first state in the nation to guarantee true water independence.
A Governor Who Listens. A Governor Who Delivers.
Oregon is at a crossroads. We are one state, but too often, we’re governed like we’re all the same. Portland’s challenges aren’t Harney County’s challenges. Rural Oregon isn’t Portland and that’s the point.It’s time for adaptive governance, solutions that fit the community, not the other way around.Ready for real change? Join a movement that puts Oregon first.
One Oregon Different Solutions
In Portland:Stronger public transit, affordable high-density housing, and clean energy innovation.
In Rural Counties: Remove costly mandates that don’t apply, respect law-abiding traditions, and invest in wildfire prevention and jobs.
For Everyone: Smarter use of the money we already have, no new taxes, just better priorities.
Leadership That Listens
Listening First: Every policy starts with the people it affects.
Adapting Solutions: Oregon’s diversity is a strength, not a weakness, policies should reflect that.
Uniting Oregon: Division solves nothing. Respect and results solve everything.
The Clear Choice
Oregon doesn’t need more political talking points. We need a governor who will:
Respect rural and urban needs equally
Solve problems with existing resources, not higher taxes
End Oregon’s cycle of division with practical solutions that work
James’ Vision:
Rural Oregon gets the freedom and respect it deserves.
Urban Oregon gets the innovation and investment it needs.
All Oregon stays united with leadership that listens and delivers.
Built on Five Principles
Adaptive Governance: Solutions should fit the community, not the other way around.
Fiscal Responsibility: No new taxes, smarter use of existing resources.
Unity Over Division: Respect for both rural and urban Oregon.
Results Over Politics: Practical solutions that actually work.
Leadership That Listens: Policies start with the people they affect.
