In the Historic Portland City Council Contest, Why Are So Many African-American Politicians Lining Up Behind the Candidate Who Trails By 25 points?

Black elected officials from across the state. State Sens. Lew Frederick (D-Portland), Jackie Winters (R-Salem) and James Manning (D-Eugene) have endorsed Smith; so have former Sens. Margaret Carter and Avel Gordly (both D-Portland), two of the first black women to serve in the state Capitol.

Terry Bean Makes a Generous Contribution to Jo Ann Hardesty in Portland City Council Election

The real estate investor and gay rights leader Terry Bean gives City Council candidate Jo Ann Hardesty a big contribution

Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw’s Provocative Statements on Talk Radio Pit Her Against Leftist Protesters

But what do city officials and other stakeholders think?

Portland City Council Candidate Jo Ann Hardesty Rolls Out Endorsement From House Speaker Tina Kotek, Other Top Democrats

Hardesty face County Commissioner Loretta Smith in the general election in November.

President Trump Berates Portland Mayor for His Decision to Have Police “Stand Down” During Protests Against ICE

Wheeler toed a delicate line during the protests, opposing federal immigration policies while not supporting the protest.

Heated Forum Presents a Study in Contrasts Between the Two Candidates Vying for Portland City Council

Portland City Council to Vote on a Rental Registration System

“It’s time for Portland to catch up.”

Portland’s Largest Public Employee Union Endorses City Council Candidate JoAnn Hardesty

It’s the first major endorsement in the general election race for City Council.