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.

Murmurs: Kurt Huffman Sues Heirs to Hung Far Low Building

In other news: Grocery tax battle results in cease-and-desist letter.

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

At Labor Day Picnic, Oregon Democrats Offer a Show of Unity—Except in the Portland City Council Contest

Oregon Democrats pay tribute to organized labor at the annual Labor Day picnic.

SEIU Locals Endorse Former Legislator Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council

Hardesty faces County Commissioner Loretta Smith in an election to replace retiring Commissioner Dan Saltzman.

Commissioner Loretta Smith Sweeps the Endorsements of All of Oregon’s Black Legislators in Portland City Council Contest

Smith is seeking to be the first black woman elected to Portland City Hall.

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.

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