City of Portland Elections Office

Bureau/Office

The City Elections Office works with Multnomah County and the state to oversee City elections, certify candidates and measures to the ballot, and certify election results. The Office also enforces City campaign finance regulations and provides information on candidacy and measure processes.

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Register to Vote

City Elections Office: About Us

City Hall Exterior

Registry of City Candidates

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Run For City Office

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View City Elected Officials

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File Petitions to Place Measures on the Ballot

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Recall Process for City Elected Officials

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Current Petitions and Measures

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Campaign Finance in City Elections

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Enforcement

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Frequently Asked Questions

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City Elections Resources

Contact

City Elections

City Elections Office

elections@portlandoregon.gov

Louise Hansen

City Elections Officer

louise.hansen@portlandoregon.gov

Cody Sibley

Elections Coordinator

cody.sibley@portlandoregon.gov

503-865-6659TTY

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Lobbying and Political Consultant Regulations

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Small Donor Elections

Testify at the Portland Charter Commission May Public Hearings before the November election

Charter Commission

Auditor's Office

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Council Clerk

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Charter, Code, and Policies

News

Registry of City Candidates

On this page, you will find information on City candidates who have qualified to appear on the 2022 ballot.

Updated March 9, 2022 9:07 am Public notice

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