Council Race
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Portland Decides
Our research report about the historic 2024 election explores what propelled elected officials to victory and resulted in Portland’s most demographically and politically diverse council yet.
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What Could We Possibly Learn From a City Election 100 Years Ago?
Rose City Reform unpacks Portland’s 2024 election with Jack Santucci, who wrote a book about the history of Portland’s new voting method.
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Taking a Look at Campaign Promises
As councilors-elect get ready to be sworn in, what did they say they would do once in office?
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Did Media Endorsements Matter in the 2024 City Election?
Candidate who secured endorsements from Willamette Week, Portland Mercury, and The Oregonian appear to have done very well.
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Can We Expect a Push for Social Housing?
Multiple council members epressed interest in the idea on the campaign trail.
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Proceed With Caution: Too Early to Speculate About Council Winners
Experts say not enough votes have been counted to make assumptions about who is leading or losing.
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District 4 Candidates Differ on Proposed Expansion of ‘ Clean & Safe’ Contract
Council should postpone the contract for the new government to decide, they say.
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Eric Zimmerman Trades Campaign Trail for National Guard Duty
The D4 candidate says he’ll monitor results while at Camp Rilea for a planning conference.
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As Election Nears, 21 Candidates Have Raised Over $100,000
Nearly half of them are women, although women represent only 25% of the candidate pool.
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Sarah Silkie Gets Warning From City Auditor
However, since Silkie self-reported a mistake, she gets no fine.
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Candidates Elaborate on What Sets Them Apart
We parse through candidates’ answers to a City Club of Portland survey.
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Candidates Show Interest in Reforming Portland’s Noise Code
Many City Hall hopefuls agree with Music Portland that current enforcement practices leave room for bias.
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Candidates Reveal Alliances At District 2 Forum
Candidates were candid about who they would like as their district colleagues.
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Dan Ryan: City Should “Burst the Status Quo” and Exit Joint Office of Homelessness Agreement
The commissioner says his brother’s death was a result of lacking support for people living on the streets.
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BIPOC and Progressive Table Launches Campaign
The PAC says Rubio is best pick for mayor, urges voters not to rank Gonzalez.
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Willamette Week Endorses Wilson for Mayor, Offers Six Suggested Rankings for Each District
The newspaper’s picks offer a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
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Working for a Better Portland Unveils City Council Picks
The PAC will promote the candidates with the most labor support in each district.
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Oregonian Endorsements Big Win for Some, A Bitter Pill for Others
Limited number of endorsement interviews cause some campaigns to feel passed over.
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Council Candidates Call for DEQ to Delay Zenith Permit
The new council needs to weigh in on the decision, they say.
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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.