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Exit Poll - Portland voters were well informed on ranked-choice voting

City Auditor's Office Commissioned Exit Poll: A majority of Portland voters were well informed on ranked-choice voting, improvement needed in outreach to District 1 and with people of color

December 3, 2024 12:22 pm Press release

Auditor’s Office finds Rene Gonzalez violated City’s campaign finance law by accepting 18 contributions over Charter-mandated limits, assesses penalty

November 14, 2024 1:00 pm Press release

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 15.01, 15.02, and 15.03 | November 2024

The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to these administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.

November 4, 2024 8:00 am Public notice

City Auditor’s Office finds Sarah Silkie violated City’s campaign finance law by omitting disclaimer on newspaper advertisement, issues Letter of Warning and Education

October 28, 2024 11:30 am Press release

City Auditor’s Office determines evidence insufficient to establish Carmen for Portland and Portland for All violated City’s campaign finance law with endorsement video, makes referral to Secretary of State

October 23, 2024 3:40 pm Press release

Rene Gonzalez violated City’s campaign finance law by using City funds for Wikipedia edits, City Auditor’s Office determines after evaluating new evidence

October 21, 2024 8:00 am Press release

City Auditor’s Office finds Rene Gonzalez violated City’s campaign finance law by omitting disclaimer on banner, issues Letter of Warning and Education

October 3, 2024 2:45 pm Press release

City Auditor’s Office determines evidence is insufficient to establish that Rene Gonzalez violated City’s campaign finance law by using City funds for Wikipedia edits, makes referral to Secretary of State

September 16, 2024 1:00 pm Press release

Weekly Updates on City Candidates

Here you can find weekly updates on Candidates who have qualified for the ballot.

Updated August 7, 2024 12:33 pm Press release

Now available: City of Portland disclosure reports for lobbying and political consultant activity

2024 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.

August 5, 2024 11:00 am Press release

Get ready to rank your vote, Portland

Ranked-choice voting is coming this November – start practicing how to rank your vote by participating in a mock election at Portland.Gov/RCV.

June 12, 2024 9:07 pm Newsletter

Weekly Updates on City Petitions and Measures 

Here you can find weekly updates on City petitions and measures.

Updated May 24, 2024 11:00 am Press release

Portland Candidate Learning Sessions

Candidate Learning Sessions for Spring 2024

Updated May 3, 2024 10:00 am News article

Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 1 2024 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2024 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

May 1, 2024 4:00 pm Press release

City Auditor finds Urban Alchemy violated lobbying regulations in 2022

May 1, 2024 10:00 am Press release

Apply by April 30 for internship opportunities with the City’s Elections Office

The City of Portland Auditor’s Office seeks two summer interns interested in Portland’s new electoral system. This office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public.

April 5, 2024 3:15 pm News article

City Auditor finds Zenith Energy violated lobbying regulations in 2022

March 26, 2024 3:00 pm Press release

Voter Education Updates for Portland

Curious about what your City Elections Office has planned for the November 2024 election? We have some great updates for you.

March 11, 2024 1:00 pm Newsletter

Adoption of Administrative Rules 13.05 Campaign Finance: Contribution Limits & Appendix B for ARA 13 Series | January 2024

The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective January 11, 2024.

January 11, 2024 9:10 am Public notice

Notice of Public Comment Period for Campaign Finance Rules ARA 13.05 and Appendix B | December 2023

The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to the following administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption: ARA 13.05 and Appendix B of ARA 13.

December 11, 2023 5:00 pm Public notice