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By Shelby Sebens PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown is set to be sworn in as governor on Wednesday, taking over from an embattled fellow Democrat who saw his decades-long political career crumble because of an influence-peddling scandal involving his fiancée. Governor John Kitzhaber said on Friday he would resign after federal and state corruption probes stemming from allegations that his fiancée, Cylvia Hayes, used her role in his office for personal gain. His resignation is expected to take effect on Wednesday morning, paving the way for Brown to become the country's first openly bisexual governor when she is sworn in during a ceremony in Oregon's capital. Elected to an unprecedented fourth term in November, Kitzhaber has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to step down following criticism from prominent fellow Democrats, once strong allies.
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