Election Guide 2024

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 […]

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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. […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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, […]

[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] malchev / getty images State Measure 115: Vote YES Impeaching a government official is (and should be) a last resort—a consequence […]

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