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City Elections Office

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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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City Elections Office

City Office
1221 SW Fourth Avenue
Room 130
Portland, OR 97204
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Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing address
Contact

City Elections

City Elections Office

elections@portlandoregon.gov

Louise Hansen

City Elections Officer

louise.hansen@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-865-6503

Cody Sibley

Elections Coordinator

cody.sibley@portlandoregon.gov

Featured content

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City Elections Office: About Us

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Run for City Office

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View City Elected Officials

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Guide

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 Candidate Elections

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Enforcement

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City Elections Office Frequently Asked Questions

City Elections Resources
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City Elections Resources

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Lobbying and Political Consultant Regulations

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Open and Accountable Elections

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