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

Due to Underfunding, the City Reduces Small Donor Elections Matching Funds Available to Candidates

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

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Auditor Simone Rede

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Elections Division

Events

October 2024 Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting for the Portland Elections Commission

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

November 2024 Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting for the Portland Elections Commission

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

December 2024 Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting for the Portland Elections Commission

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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