Someone asked “whats the end goal? why do conservatives bash cities?” The game has always been the same. To divide us. Rural vs. Urban. Liberal vs Conservative. White Union Workers vs Latino Immigrants. White College Kids vs Jews. Black people vs Police. Arabs vs. Democrats. As long as we’re all fighting against each other, the […]
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The Mercury’s November 2024 VOTER CHEAT SHEET!
Fill out your ballot lickety-split with our handy-dandy election endorsements.
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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.
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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Good Morning, News: Arctic Fox in Portland, Trump’s Musical-Fest, and IT’S ENDORSEMENT TIME!
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
Posted inElection Guide 2024
It’s the Mercury’s Election Issue (Ranked #1 in Portland)!
Featuring our endorsements for the November 5 election, and lots more!
Hello fellow voters, and welcome to the Portland Mercury’s Election and Endorsement Issue! (Pick up your print copy at more than 500 locations around the city.) And let me tell you right from the get-go, I am fucking exhausted! Don’t get me wrong—Mercury folks are nothing if not political junkies who live and breathe reporting […]
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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.
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 […]
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Mercury Endorsements: Mayor’s Race 2024
Our top three picks for Portland mayor—ranked for your convenience.
[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. […]
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Mercury Endorsements: District 1 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 1 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
[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 […]
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Mercury Endorsements: District 2 Candidates
Our top three picks for the District 2 City Council race—ranked for your convenience.
[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.
[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.
[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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Mercury Endorsements: State Measures 2024
Featuring impeachment, cannabis unionization, a questionable kicker, and more.
[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 […]