FRIENDS OF SUSHEELA JAYAPAL Unlike the wonky form of government found in Portland City Hall, the county board of commissioners each represent a different region of Multnomah County. District 2 encompasses North and some of Northeast Portland, stretching east from the Willamette River to Northeast 182nd, with its northern boundary the Columbia River and its […]
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The Mercury Endorses: Jennifer McGuirk for Multnomah County Auditor
FRIENDS OF JENNIFER MCGUIRK Auditors are arguably the most important elected officials in government—as well as the least known. These are the powerful nerds who dig into files reporters never get to see in order to reveal mismanagement, waste, and abuse in government programs. These are the clear-eyed folks who sift through budgets and talk […]
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The Mercury Endorses: Jo Ann Hardesty for City Comissioner, Position 3
Jo Ann for Portland Portland is overdue for a leader like Jo Ann Hardesty. Most recently the president of the Portland chapter of the NAACP, Hardesty has decades of experience both inside the halls of government and outside its marble steps, pointing out its flaws with protest signs and rallying cries. While a win would […]
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The Mercury Endorses: Kayse Jama for Oregon Senate, District 24
FRIENDS OF KAYSE JAMA District 24, which includes the area between 82nd Avenue and Gresham and follows I-205 south to Happy Valley, has quickly become one of Oregon’s most diverse districts. As historically diverse corners of inner Portland are hit with skyrocketing rents and mortgages (looking at you, Albina), many longtime Portlanders have had to […]
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The Mercury Endorses: Nick Fish for Portland City Commissioner, Position 2
NICK FISH FOR PORTLAND So far, we’ve been pushing for change in this election—but in this particular race, we’re going with the incumbent. City Commissioner Nick Fish has been around a while, but with a solid record on the issues we care about and an open and earnest demeanor, he’s worth hanging on to. He’s […]
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The Mercury‘s Endorsements for the May 2018 Election!
MAIA BOAKYE By now, you’ve discovered a ballot in your mailbox and thought, “Huh, I guess there’s an election.” YOU ARE CORRECT! But, before that ballot gets buried in your recycling bin, we’d like to remind you why this election matters and who we think deserves your oval scribble of approval. We don’t care if […]
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Election Cheat Sheet!
Your Handy Mercury Voter Guide for the May 15 Election
Your handy Mercury voter guide for the May 15 election.
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Representation Matters
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
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State Senator, District 24: Kayse Jama
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
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Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2: Susheela Jayapal
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
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Multnomah County Auditor: Jennifer McGuirk
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
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Portland City Commissioner, Position 2: Nick Fish
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018
The Mercury Election Endorsements for May 15, 2018