The 2024 General Election in Portland features live results for the biggest contests on the ballot, including President, Congress, Oregon statewide races, Multnomah County, and the mayor and city council. KGW provides updated election results for Oregon and Southwest Washington races, with results updating as more ballots are counted. The federal races feature the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as the competitive U.S. House races in both Oregon and Washington.
In Portland, this election will reshape the city’s political leadership just before a complete overhaul of the city’s government structure. The mayor will be elected at-large, while city councilors are being elected by geographic district. The elections are also utilizing ranked-choice voting for the first time. Oregon’s statewide races include Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Attorney General, as well as five significant statewide ballot measures. Multnomah County, Clackamas County, and Clark County also have council or commission seats on the ballot, with a two-person runoff in each race.
Overall, the election is poised to have a major impact on the political landscape in Oregon and Portland. It is the first election to use ranked-choice voting in Portland, adding a new dynamic to the election results. With results updating regularly as more ballots are counted, the outcome of the biggest races in the 2024 General Election remains uncertain.
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