NEW! City Campaign Finance Guide

The City Elections Office has released the first edition of its new campaign finance guide for City elections. Check out the campaign finance guide to learn more about contribution limits and required advertisement disclosures!

June 1, 2022: Visiting the Auditor’s Office at City Hall

We’re open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged to reduce wait times. View our division webpages for more information and ways to connect with us in-person or remotely, or email our office.

City of Portland Elections Office

Bureau/Office

The City Elections Office works with the State of Oregon and Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties to oversee City elections, certify candidates and measures to the ballot, and certify election results. We also enforce City campaign finance regulations and provide informational resources.

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City Elections Office: About Us

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City Elections Resources

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Petitions and Measures

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City of Portland Election Results

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Registry of City Candidates

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File Petitions to Place Measures on the Ballot

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Campaign Finance in City Elections

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Completed 2022 Campaign Finance Investigations

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Enforcement

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View Elected City Officials

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Register to Vote

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Recall Process for City Elected Officials

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Lobbying, Political Activities, and Elections Resources for City Employees

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

Charter Commission

Charter Commission

Auditor's Office

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Council Clerk

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Charter, Code, and Policies

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