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Portlanders Say “Yes” to Parks Levy in Early Special Election Results

The levy would help fund Portland Parks & Recreation services. If not approved, the bureau would face a major budget shortfall.
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Early results show Portlanders voted to approve a new levy to help fund the city’s parks services. As of 10 pm on November 4, almost 54 percent of Portland voters said “yes” to Measure 26-260, which would set up a new parks levy to be in place for five years. County data show roughly 29.7 […]

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Mercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy

Portland parks are on the ballot in this November’s special election. 
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Portland voters only have one decision to make in this November’s special election and it should be a relatively easy one. But that doesn’t mean this year’s special election for a new Portland parks levy is without complexity. We’ll get to those nuances, but first, let’s be clear: the Mercury recommends voting “yes” on the […]

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Updated May 2025 Special Election Results: Portland School Bond Finds Victory With Voters

After a surge of ballots received on Election Day, Multnomah County reports 25 percent voter turnout as of Thursday.
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Updated 11:30 am Thursday, May 22 Multnomah County voters chose new school board leaders and decided the fate of a massive bond for Portland Public Schools on Tuesday. The May 20 special district election primarily included school districts, with a few service and utility district elections peppered in, for some county residents. By Thursday morning, […]

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The Mercury’s May 2025 Election Endorsements

Our top picks for the May 20 Special District Election, featuring school board seats, public school bonds, and more! 
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This story has been updated with additional information since it first published. On May 20, Multnomah County residents will elect new leadership on local school boards and utility boards. Portland voters will also decide whether to approve a sizable school bond measure to fund Portland Public Schools. We picked the brains of local school board […]

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

All the parties, all the results, and all the election night DRAMAZ!
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: Okay, political junkies! Let’s saddle up for what is sure to be an exciting May primary election night—one that’s sure to be extra spicy, thanks to the wave of conservative candidates trying to take over the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners as well as that mud-flingin’ District Attorney race.  That said, here’s an […]

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The Top Six Mercury Stories to Read Before Filling Out Your Ballot!

Election Day is this Tuesday, May 21—want to stop the conservative wave trying to hijack local and state races? We’ve got information you need to know.
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If you haven’t filled out your ballot for Oregon’s May primary election, be an informed voter and read these revealing articles from the Mercury! (There are definitely some shenanigans going on. 👀) Don’t forget, your ballot must be dropped off or postmarked by this coming Tuesday, May 21. • What Multnomah County Voters Could Learn […]

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The May Primary Election Is May 21—Let the Mercury Help You Fill Out Your Ballot!

Our endorsements and Voter Cheat Sheet are the best in town! SO LET’S GET VOTING!
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Welcome to a very busy and spicy May primary election! And this one has it all—a battle for both the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners (which could have big-time future ramifications) and Multnomah County DA, two Dems fighting to regain Oregon’s 5th Congressional District from Republican hands, a handful of measures, a crowded race to […]

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The Mercury’s 2023 May Election Endorsements

It’s a small—but mighty—election. So grab your ballot and vote along with the Mercury!
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[Phew! 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] While there may be only a few measures and candidates on this May’s election ballot, we should all know by now that voting […]

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Mercury General Election 2022 Endorsements: City

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[Phew! 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] Portland City Council, Position #3: Jo Ann Hardesty Listen to City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez speak, and you’ll hear concerns shared by a […]

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Mercury General Election 2022 Endorsements: Metro and Multnomah County

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[Phew! 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] METRO Metro Measure 26-225: Yes This is an easy one. Also known as the Parks and Nature levy, this measure was actually first […]

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