2018 Portland, Oregon City Commission election explained

The 2018 Portland City Commission elections were held on May 15, 2018, and November 6, 2018.[1]

2 positions were up for election, Position 2 and Position 3, respectively.

Position 2

Election Name:Portland City Commission Position 2 election
Percentage1:61.81%
After Election:Nick Fish
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
Before Election:Nick Fish
City Commission
Percentage2:32.50%
Popular Vote2:38,870
Party2:Nonpartisan politician
Candidate2:Julia DeGraw
Popular Vote1:73,936
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Candidate1:Nick Fish
Election Date:May 15, 2018
Next Year:2020
Next Election:2020 Portland, Oregon City Commission election
Previous Year:2016
Previous Election:2016 Portland, Oregon City Commission election
Ongoing:no
Type:presidential
Flag Image:Flag of Portland, Oregon.svg
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

Incumbent Nick Fish won over 50% of the votes in the primary election, avoiding a runoff.[2]

Position 3

Election Name:Portland City Commission Position 3 election
Percentage1:61.85%
After Election:Jo Ann Hardesty
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
Before Election:Dan Saltzman
City Commission
Percentage2:37.21%
Popular Vote2:99,402
Party2:Nonpartisan politician
Candidate2:Loretta Smith
Popular Vote1:165,220
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Candidate1:Jo Ann Hardesty
Election Date:May 15, 2018 and November 6, 2018
Next Year:2020
Next Election:2020 Portland, Oregon City Commission election
Previous Year:2016
Previous Election:2016 Portland, Oregon City Commission election
Ongoing:no
Type:presidential
Flag Image:Flag of Portland, Oregon.svg
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

Dan Saltzman, the longest serving Commissioner in Portland's history, announced that he would retire at the end of his term. Activist Jo Ann Hardesty was elected to replace him, defeating county commissioner Loretta Smith.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipal elections in Portland, Oregon (2018) . 2023-08-15 . Ballotpedia . en.
  2. Web site: 2018-04-10 . May 15, 2018 Election Results . 2023-08-15 . Multnomah County . en.
  3. Web site: Oregon Secretary of State . 2023-08-15 . results.oregonvotes.gov.
  4. Web site: 2018-10-08 . November 6, 2018 Election Results . 2023-08-15 . Multnomah County . en.