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Small Donor Elections

Bureau/office
The Small Donor Elections program seeks to increase the public's confidence that their democracy works in the interest of all Portlanders, creating an alternative to win elected office on the power of small donors and matching funds alone.
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Small Donor Elections Code, Administrative Rules, and Program Forms

How to Run under Small Donor Elections

How are the City candidates raising money?

2026 Election

Notice: Full Matching Funds Restored for 2026, but Warning about 2028 Matching Funds if Ongoing Funding is not Appropriated

Portland Elections Commission Reports on Small Donor Elections Performance and Recommendations

Contact

Susan Mottet

Director, Small Donor Elections
susan.mottet@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-4345M-F, 8am-6pm

Mailing address

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

Related offices, programs, and projects

Portland Elections Commission

Elections

Events

August Portland Elections Commission

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public meeting
Available online

September Portland Elections Commission

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public meeting
Available online

October Portland Elections Commission

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public meeting
Available online

November Portland Elections Commission

This is the monthly meeting of the Portland Elections Commission.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public meeting
Available online
More events

Past meetings and hearings

July Portland Elections Commission

Cancelled

Compliance Drop In Hours

Compliance Drop In Hours

Compliance Drop In Hours

Compliance Drop In Hours

More meetings and hearings

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