Early Leads in Portland City Council Elections as Ranked-Choice Voting Unfolds

Initial results show shifts in Districts 1 and 2, with many votes yet to be counted under the new voting system.

In District 1, Candace Avalos, Loretta Smith, and Jamie Dunphy are leading, but results may change with additional vote counts.
District 2 sees Dan Ryan, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, and Sameer Kanal in early lead positions, with a third of the votes counted.
Portland's elections are the first to use the new clean elections program, highlighting housing and homelessness as key issues.
The ranked-choice voting system requires candidates to reach a 25%+1 vote threshold, leading to potential shifts as more ballots are tallied.
Daily updates from the Multnomah County Elections Division will continue until a clearer picture of the election outcomes emerges.