Endorsements & Pledges List

Endorsements

12 For PDX

12 For PDX is a grassroots group vetting and endorsing candidates based on critieria such a commitment to clean, accessible public spaces, safe streets and neighborhoods, and reliable city services.

Catch Fire Movement

Catch Fire Movement is a national organization focused on developing and electing progressive candidates and officeholders

Ceasefire Oregon PAC

Ceasefire Oregon is a non-profit 501(c)4 organization that works to prevent gun violence through legislation.

Elect Black Women PAC

Elect Black Women PAC is a national political action committee focused on supporting Black women candidates running for public office across all levels of government, from local to federal positions.

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund is a national organization advocating for the reduction of gun violence.

Friends of Portland Street Response

Friends of Portland Street Response advocates for expanding Portland Street Response (PSR), the city’s unarmed first responders sent to address mental health emergencies, to operate around the clock. The organization also advocates for establishing PSR as a co-equal branch of the city’s emergency response system.

Future Portland

Future Portland is a grassroots organization focused on public safety and livability in Portland.

Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is a country-wide grassroots movement fighting for protection against gun violence.

New Politics

New Politics PAC is a political action committee dedicated to supporting individuals with backgrounds in military service, national service (such as AmeriCorps or Peace Corps), and other public service roles who run for office.

Portland Psychedelic Society Action Fund

Progress Portland

Progress Portland is a grassroots organization supporting progressive policies.

Radio Cab

Run For Something

Run For Something is a national organization that recruits young progressives to run for office.

Street Trust Action Fund

The Street Trust Action Fund is the political arm of the nonprofit The Street Trust (TST). TST’s Action Fund supports candidates who advocate for multimodal transit options, transportation safety, accessibility, equity, and climate justice.

The Public Health PAC

The Public Health Political Action Committee supports political candidates who are committed to improving the health and wellness of all Oregonians.

Unite Oregon Action

VoteVets


Pledges

Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Showing candidates who have pledged to support a Gaza Ceasefire Resolution circulated by council candidate Andra Vltavín and introduced to the City Council in May 2024

Green New Deal

Showing all candidate who have signed the national Green New Deal pledge. Within six months of being sworn in, they commit to supporting and passing progressive climate and environmental justice legislation

No Fossil Fuel Money

Showing candidates who have pledged to reject contributions over $200 from the oil, gas, and coal industries

No Police Money

Showing candidates who have pledged to reject campaign contributions and endorsements from police unions and associations

Renters’ Bill of Rights

Showing all candidates who have signed a Renters Bill of Rights circulated by Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Renters Action Network

Save Portland Street Response

Showing candidates who have pledged to prioritize, introduce budget amendments, and vote in favor of full funding for expanded 24/7 citywide Portland Street Response coverage in every budget cycle