Portland, Oregon is gearing up for significant political changes as the city prepares for an open mayoral race with 19 candidates vying for the top position. The race was triggered by the decision of Mayor Ted Wheeler not to seek reelection after leading the city since 2017, notably during the 2020 protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
The upcoming election will see a shift in the city's governance structure, with the City Council expanding from five to 12 members elected by voters in individual districts. Additionally, a city manager position will be added, and all candidates will be elected using ranked-choice voting for the first time.
