Your guide to Portland’s historic 2024 election.
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Candidates on the Issues
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Green and Hufford Offer Ambitious Housing Production Plans
Green says Portland should adopt a social housing plan, while Hufford wants to reform the permitting and review process.
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Homelessness and Housing Focus in District 3 Debate
Most want the city to be aggressive on housing production, but urge caution in enforcing Portland’s public camping ban.
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Candidates Reveal Alliances at District 3 Forum
Find out who the council hopefuls plan to rank first or second on their own ballot.
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Public Safety and Housing Affordability Dominate District 2 Debate
Candidates are split on expanding Portland’s police force and differ on strategies to keep Portlanders in their homes.
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Public Safety and Housing Take Center Stage in District 1 Council Debate
Candidates say voters want to feel safer but differ on how to get there.
2024 Election by the Numbers
More Election News
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Oregonian/OPB Candidate Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for PCEF Among City Candidates
While some say the business tax should go back to the voters, most candidates say it meets a critical need.
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Eric Zimmerman Calls for Ban on RV Camping in Portland
At worst, they’re a haven for hard drug sales and human trafficking, he says.
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Gonzalez, Wilson, and Rubio Debate Mental Health and Homelessness at Progreso Latino Event
Wilson says Portland can solve unsheltered homelessness in one year. That’s unrealistic, his rivals say.
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Portland Mayoral Candidates Raise Concerns Over Tax Burden but Offer Few Specific Solutions at Chamber Debate
Three top contenders say the City must retain high-earners and corporations.