Jaclyn Smith-Moore, a candidate for Portland’s District 3, has ended their campaign. However, since the deadline to withdraw from the ballot was August 30, Smith-Moore will still appear on the ballot.
“While I’m sad to be leaving the race, I am excited to focus on supporting Jesse Cornett as Policy Writer and Advisor,” Smith-Moore stated on Instagram. “I believe Jesse has the vision, determination, and experience to be a strong advocate for District 3.”
Smith-Moore was the only transgender candidate in the 2024 city election. Two nonbinary candidates remain in the race: Chris Flanary in District 3, and Andra Vltavín in District 4.
