Currently, all of Portland’s City Commissioners are elected at-large; Portlanders vote and elect all candidates from anywhere in the City. However, starting in the November 2024 election, the City of Portland is moving to district-based elections.
What are districts?
Districts are geographic areas smaller than the city as a whole and only the voters within that geographic area can vote for representatives in their districts. Portlanders will have four new geographic districts with three members elected to represent each district.
Find your district
Look up your district by looking up your address on PortlandMaps.com or the Portland City Council District lookup tool
Look up your district online
A district map look-up feature is currently available on PortlandMaps.com. Search your address in the search bar and navigate down to check your district.
Download the Map
This version of the map is a district map pdf with neighborhood boundaries.
This version of the poster is used at our events and is sized to be 36x24''.
This version of the poster is best for knowing the legal descriptions and boundaries of each district.
Frequently Asked Questions about Districts
What will the ballot for my district look like?
Here are the sample ballots for the November 2024 general election. You can find them on Multnomah County's website listed by precinct and with style (split), if applicable. City of Portland Ranked Choice (RCV) ballot listed below each ballot, for those precincts and splits in City of Portland.
Are the districts numbered?
Yes, all districts were numbered.
- District 1 is the most eastern district.
- District 2 is the most northern district.
- District 3 is the inner-Southeast district.
- District 4 is the western most district.
Remember, City of Portland council districts are different from county districts and congressional districts. Your county district's number may be different from your council district.
Can I vote for city council candidates that aren't in my district?
No. only city council candidates in your district will be listed on your ballot.
Will all districts be up for elections in November 2024?
Yes, all districts will be electing their City Councilors in the November 2024 election. The mayor and councilors from District 1 and 2 will be elected for four years, and the Auditor and councilors from District 3 and 4 will be elected for two years. In subsequent elections, everyone will be elected to four-year terms.
What are the exact boundaries of the districts?
Read the districts' legal descriptions (which detail their exact boundaries) on the Independent District Commission's page.
Where can I find a list of all the city council candidates by district?
A list of candidates who have filed with the City of Portland Elections Office can be found at Portland.Gov/Elections.
How were the districts created?
The Independent District Commission, the community body tasked with preparing and adopting the district plan, adopted the City of Portland District Plan in late August 2023, which created the four new districts. The Commission followed state and federal districting laws and ensured that each district would, as much as possible, meet several requirements.
To learn more about the District Commission’s work and engagement, see the Commission’s final report.