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Small Donor Elections

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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?

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2026 Election (and archived 2024 data)

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

2020, 2022 and 2024

Portland Elections Commission Reports on Small Donor Elections Performance and Recommendations

Contact

Susan Mottet

Director, Small Donor Elections
susan.mottet@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4345M-F, 8am-6pm

Mailing address

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

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Portland Elections Commission

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Elections

Events

Small Donor Elections Candidate & Treasurer Mandatory Training - July 25, 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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August 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 - September 8, 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

Small Donor Elections Candidate & Treasurer Mandatory Training - August 11, 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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Past Meetings and Hearings

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