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.
A map of the City of Portland. The map is covered in many dots, each representing a donation to a candidate for City Council in the 2020 election.

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SDE Documents

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How to Run under Small Donor Elections

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How are the City Council candidates raising money?

Participation in the 2022 Elections

Here are the new rules for our program

Reports on SDE in the 2020 Elections

Honest Elections vs Small Donor Elections

SDE FAQs

About the Portland Elections Commission

2022 Election Cycle Complaints and Penalties

Portland Elections Commission Reviewing Small Donor Elections Program Performance in 2022

Contact

SDE Help

smalldonorelections@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4345

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Mailing address

Office of Small Donor Elections
Portland City Hall
1221 SW 4th Street Room 220
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Former Auditor Mary Hull Caballero

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City of Portland Elections Office

Events

April 2023 Portland Elections Commission Meeting

This is the monthly meeting for the Portland Elections Commission

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

May 2023 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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