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The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements

Grab a pen and your ballot, and let’s get to voting!
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This year’s primary election on May 19, 2026 will see voters choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, state legislative seats, and Congress. Ballots will also include several Multnomah County judicial races, a few Metro Council seats, a labor commissioner, and local revenue measures. Helpful hint: If your ballot is missing any of the above […]

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Your Mercury May Election Cheat Sheet!

Cast your vote lickety-split with our quick ‘n’ easy ballot roadmap.
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The Mercury does not endorse in uncontested races. See our full endorsements here. Election day is May 19, and mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than May 19 in order to be counted.  (Ballot box drop off locations here.) Oregon Governor No endorsement Oregon State Senate District 17: Lisa Reynolds Oregon House of Representatives Oregon […]

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It’s the Mercury’s 2024 General Election Night Live Blog!

All the parties, all the results, and all the election night DRAMAZ!
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: Good evening, fellow fingernail chewers! It’s ELECTION NIGHT in America and here in Portland, and as always the Mercury Election Strike Force is on the job and ready to give you the information you crave! Stick with us this evening as we report the local/national results you want, while also visiting various candidate […]

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Editorial: What’s at Stake in the Mayor’s Race

Portlanders worked hard for a better form of government. Without the right leader, we’ll be stuck in a rut of dysfunction.
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Portland is at a pivotal juncture. The city is poised to boost its tourism appeal by welcoming a new professional women’s basketball team and potentially a baseball stadium while simultaneously scrambling to build more housing and shelter space. All of this will happen with a brand new governing system and new elected leaders at the […]

Posted inElection Guide 2024

Your Mercury 2024 Election Guide to State, County & Federal Races

Revisit some of the candidates we endorsed in the May primary and plan to vote for on Nov. 5.
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY CANDIDATES Multnomah County Board of Commissioners District 1: Meghan Moyer Meghan Moyer brings a robust background in policy and advocacy work to benefit working class families and the underserved. Moyer is a public policy specialist for Disability Rights Oregon. She’s also held key roles in SEIU Local 503–a major union representing health care […]

Posted inElection Guide 2024

Editorial: What’s at Stake in the Mayor’s Race

Portlanders worked hard for a better form of government. Without the right leader, we’ll be stuck in a rut of dysfunction.
Avatar photo The Mercury Election Strike Force

Portland is at a pivotal juncture. The city is poised to boost its tourism appeal by welcoming a new professional women’s basketball team and potentially a baseball stadium while simultaneously scrambling to build more housing and shelter space. All of this will happen with a brand new governing system and new elected leaders at the […]

Posted inElection Guide 2024

Mercury Endorsements: Mayor’s Race 2024

Our top three picks for Portland mayor—ranked for your convenience.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] 1) CARMEN RUBIO The next mayor of Portland will be crucial in helping steer the city in a new, promising direction. […]

Posted inElection Guide 2024

Mercury Endorsements: District 1 Candidates

Our top three picks for the District 1 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] District 1 is located in the easternmost part of Portland, which has been historically underrepresented in City Council, and contains neighborhoods […]

Posted inElection Guide 2024

Mercury Endorsements: District 2 Candidates

Our top three picks for the District 2 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] District 2 is located in the north/ northeast part of Portland, and consists of neighborhoods including St. Johns, Eliot, Alameda, and […]

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Mercury Endorsements: District 3 Candidates

Our top three picks for the District 3 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] District 3 encompasses most of Southeast Portland west of I-205 and east of the river. It includes the Buckman, Woodstock, Laurelhurst, […]

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Mercury Endorsements: District 4 Candidates

Our top three picks for the District 4 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that’s on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] District 4 covers Southwest Portland, downtown, and pockets of Southeast Portland like Sellwood. It’s economically diverse, stretching from the densely forested […]

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