AARP Oregon Portland Voter Hub

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AARP Oregon is committed to helping provide the accurate and unbiased information you need when making voting decisions. Americans 50+ are our nation's most powerful voters - and they will be the deciders in the 2024 elections. Age is a key ingredient of diversity, and Portland was the first in the country to be designated an age-friendly community. Your voice is critical to ensuring that it continues to be a place where people of all ages and abilities can thrive.

Video: Hear why other Portland voters are raising their voices in this election.

What you need to know for the 2024 election in Portland

· Ranked-Choice Voting

In the Nov. 5 election, Portlanders will elect a mayor, auditor, and three councilors to represent their district using ranked-choice voting.

What is ranked-choice voting? In a ranked choice voting system, voters have the option to rank candidates in order of preference instead of selecting only one candidate. Learn more in this video from Multnomah County Elections and also on the City of Portland website.

· What’s Your District?

Learn more about the City of Portland's geographic voting districts.

Currently, all of Portland’s City Commissioners are elected at-large; Portlanders vote and elect all candidates from anywhere in the city. However, starting in the November 2024 election, the City of Portland is moving to district-based elections. Portland voters will use these districts to elect three city councilors to represent them. You can look up your district with this handy tool.

Upcoming and Recorded Events

· City Club Ranked Choice Voting Workshop: August 6

At this City Club of Portland workshop, attended by over 150 Portlanders from all four of the city’s new council voting districts, local elections staff explained how it works. Watch the recording here.

· City Club City of Portland Mayoral Forum: October 8

The forum featured Rene Gonzalez, Mingus Mapps, Liv Osthus, Carmen Rubio, and Keith Wilson. They were joined by moderator Jeff Mapes, retired journalist formerly with OPB and The Oregonian. Watch the recording here.

· AARP Oregon Teletown Hall—What’s New on My Ballot: October 15 | 10-11am
Featuring guests from Multnomah County Elections Division.

Listen to the recording here.

· KGW Mayoral Debate: October 15
Sponsored by AARP Oregon
The Mayoral debate was broadcast live on KGW.
Watch the recording here.

Age-Friendly Portland Voices

What does an age-friendly community mean to you? Hear what’s important to your Portland neighbors.

• Richard, Boise-Eliot: Watch Richard's video here.
  
• Elaine, Grant Park:  Watch Elaine's video here.