Election Hub
Your Courts, Your Vote: County Judicial Candidates Appear at MultDems Forum
In advance of the May 19 primary, the Multnomah County Democrats hosted a forum with several candidates for circuit court. The event was livestreamed and is posted now on YouTube
Read More >Defending Oregon’s Vote by Mail System
Our vote-by-mail system is under attack by the Trump administration, but it is strong, and our Democratic leaders are defending it. The best thing you can do is GET OUT THE VOTE! In 2026. Here’s an overview.
Read More >Remember To Vote on May 20: It Matters
Ballots are dropping now! This is your opportunity to elect school board members who align with your values. MultDems Campaign and Candidate Liaison team has researched the candidate filings and verified the Democrats on the May 20 ballots. Your ballot will reflect your school and community college district. Check your district and learn more on our website.
Read More >Run for Something, but How?
The Campaign and Candidate Liaison Committee of the Multnomah County Democrats wants to help candidates and staff run their campaigns as well as inform those who might be considering running in the future. The MultDems host a virtual half-day candidate training session on Saturday, March 9. The event is free but RSVP is required.
Read More >Why Run for Portland City Council?
Portland’s city government will look dramatically different starting in January 2025. The election of 12 new city council members (3 from each of 4 districts around the city), plus a new mayor and city auditor, will happen in November 2024. That’s a long way off! So, why are so many people already declaring their intent to run? And, why should YOU consider running? Get the info and important dates and links here.
Read More >Where To Find 20,000 Votes?
MultDems Campaign and Candidate Liaison Committee vice-chair explores the reasons behind the new Portland city district boundary lines, particularly why District 4 crosses the Willamette River.
Read More >When the going gets tough…
Notes about the “long game” from an active PCP and slate-dropping canvasser by Philip Quarterman These are tough times, and worse could be coming if the pundits are right about the upcoming election. I am bracing myself. Meantime, I comfort myself with Randy Newman’s words, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And…
Read More >Four Myths about the Portland City Charter Measure
with Francoise Brun-Cottan What does the ballot proposal for a new form of city government really do? In November, Portland voters will decide whether to change Portland’s form of government. Since 1913 Portland has been “run” by five commissioners who wear two hats: The legislative hat: Listen to voters, make policy, pass laws The executive…
Read More >Midterms: How To Reach Voters in CA, NV and more
The Oregon midterm elections are scary enough, but the fate of democracy is also on the edge in many other states. How can you be a part of the effort to reach Democratic Party-leaning voters to make sure they cast their ballots? Vote Forward letter-writing is one good way. It’s easy, and you can do it from home. But, the Vote Forward big mail-out is this Saturday, Oct. 29. Here’s the call to action from Vote Forward:
Read More >On Rene Gonzalez and Democratic Values
This is an opinion piece. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Multnomah Democrats. Per our bylaws, the Multnomah Democrats cannot endorse candidates. However, in Portland’s City Council race I want to make it clear that there is one candidate who does not reflect the heart and soul of our party. The outcome…
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