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Small Donor Elections

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Budget and Finance
The Small Donor Elections program seeks to reduce the influence of money in politics and encourage election of people to City office who are reflective of and accountable to all Portlanders.
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Small Donor Elections Code, Administrative Rules, and Program Forms

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How to Run under Small Donor Elections

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How are the City candidates raising money?

2024 Election

Important Announcement

Unless the City Provides Needed Funding, Small Donor Elections Matching Funds Must be Reduced for 2026 and 2028

About the Portland Elections Commission

2020 and 2022 Reports on Program Performance

SDE FAQs

Contact

SDE Help

smalldonorelections@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4345

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Mailing address

Office of Small Donor Elections
1120 SW 5th Ave
10th Floor
Portland, OR 97204

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Elections

Events

May Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

June Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Small Donor Elections Candidate & Treasurer Mandatory Training - June 9, 2025

Mandatory training for Portlanders running for Mayor, Auditor, or Council who wish to participate in the matching program. Those considering running or considering participating are welcome and encouraged to join. Confidential one-on-one trainings are available. Call 503.823.5292 to schedule.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Classes and Activities
Available Online
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Small Donor Elections Candidate & Treasurer Mandatory Training - June 27, 2025

Mandatory training for Portlanders running for Mayor, Auditor, or Council who wish to participate in the matching program. Those considering running or considering participating are welcome and encouraged to join. Confidential one-on-one trainings are available. Call 503.823.5292 to schedule.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Classes and Activities
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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