Nicholas Kristof quits New York Times to explore run for Oregon governor

Pulitzer winner filed papers to form a political action committee called Nick for Oregon', enabling him to raise money and hire staff

A Pulitzer prize-winning journalist has quit the New York Times after 37 years ahead of a potential run for governor of Oregon.

Nicholas Kristof, 62, renowned for his coverage of human rights issues around the world, filed papers on Tuesday to form a political action committee called Nick for Oregon", enabling him to raise money and hire staff for a campaign.