Updated (Again): Rene's Receipts
A time line of the scandals, goof-ups, and power plays of mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez.
Your Mercury 2024 Election Cheat Sheet
Need help filling out your ballot? Use our handy-dandy cheat sheet!
It's the Mercury's Election Issue (Ranked #1 in Portland)!
Featuring our endorsements for the November 5 election, and lots more!
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.
Mercury Endorsements: District 2 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 2 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
Mercury Endorsements: Mayor's Race 2024
Our top three picks for Portland mayor—ranked for your convenience.
Editorial: Whatâs at Stake in the Mayorâs Race
Portlanders worked hard for a better form of government. Without the right leader, we’ll be stuck in a rut of dysfunction.
Mercury Endorsements: District 1 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 1 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
Mercury Endorsements: District 3 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 3 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
Mercury Endorsements: District 4 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 4 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
Mercury Endorsements: State Measures 2024
Featuring impeachment, cannabis unionization, a questionable kicker, and more.
What to Expect From Portlandâs New Government
How will Portland’s new crop of leaders tackle a revamped system and problems that have been building for decades?
Street View: How Transportation is Shaping This Yearâs Election
Many of this year’s City Council candidates can hold their own in wonky transportation spaces. Here’s how activists got in their ears, and what might come of it.
THE TRASH REPORT: A Special ELECTION TRASH Edition!
Time to rank your vote for the trashiest gossip of election season!
Imbecile Parade with Frank Cassano
The triumphant (?) return of (arguably?) the Mercury's greatest columnist.
Small Donors, Big Changes
With a Government Transition, More Candidates Tapped Into Public Campaign Funding Than Ever—Here’s How It Works.
Commissioning Change
How did Portland decide to adopt its unique commission form of government? You can blame a hurricane.
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CITY OF PORTLAND CANDIDATES (RANKED)
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Mayor
1) Carmen Rubio
2) Keith Wilson
3) Liv Ăsthus
City Council District 1
1) Candace AvalosÂ
2) Cayle Tern
3) Timur EnderÂ
City Council District 2
1) Sameer Kanal
2) Michelle DePass
3) Jonathan Tasini
City Council District 3
1) Angelita Morillo
2) Steve Novick
3) Tiffany Koyama Lane
City Council District 4
1) Mitch Green
2) Chad Lykins
3) Sarah Silkie
PORTLAND MEASURES
Measure 26-249: YES
Measure 26-250: YES
Measure 26-251: YES
Measure 26-252: YES
Measure 26-253: YES
MULTNOMAH COUNTY CANDIDATES
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners
District 1: Meghan Moyer
District 2: Shannon Singleton
Judge of the Circuit Court
4th District, Position 38: Rachel Philips
STATE CANDIDATES
State Representatives
28th District: Dacia Grayber
33rd District: Shannon Jones IsadoreÂ
34th District: Lisa Reynolds
41st District: Mark Gamba
43rd District: Tawna SanchezÂ
46th District: Willy Chotzen
48th District: Hoa NguyenÂ
49th District: Zach Hudson
50th District: Ricki Ruiz
State Senators
14th District: Kate Lieber
22nd District: Lew FrederickÂ
25th District: Chris Gorsek
Other State Races
Secretary of State: Tobias Read
State Treasurer: Elizabeth Steiner
Oregon Attorney General: Dan Rayfield
STATE MEASURES
Measure 115: YES
Measure 116: NO
Measure 117: YES
Measure 118: NO
Measure 119: YES
FEDERAL CANDIDATES
US Representative, 1st District: Suzanne Bonamici
US Representative, 3rd District: Maxine Dexter
US Representative, 5th District: Janelle Bynum
US President: Kamala Harris
The Mercury Election Strike Force is news editor Courtney Vaughn, reporter Taylor Griggs, arts & culture editor Suzette Smith, and editor-in-chief Wm. Steven Humphrey.