Oregon Candidates Respond to APANO Questions
APANO is posting candidate responses to inform our members in advance of the May 17th primary election. Ballots are already in the mail, and if you have not received yours, please click here.
APANO reached out and gave equal opportunity to candidates in several races that we identified as important for Asian and Pacific Islanders. A list of candidates who submitted responses by our deadline are listed below. The candidate responses are posted as-is, within our word count. APANO makes no endorsements and this information is educational only.
Secretary of State
- Brad Avakian
- Richard Devlin
- Val Hoyle
- Jules Bailey
- Patty Burkett
- Sarah Iannarone
- Ted Wheeler
- David Schor
City of Portland Commissioner Position 1
- Amanda Fritz
City of Portland Commissioner Position 4
- Michael Durrow
- Chloe Eudaly
- Steve Novick
Multnomah County Commissioner Position 1
- Marisha Childs
- Sharon Meieran
- Mel Rader
- Brian Wilson
- Eric Zimmerman
Multnomah County Commissioner Position 3
- Jessica Vega Pederson
Multnomah County Commissioner Position 4
- Lori Stegmann
- Julie Fahey
- James Manning Jr
- Roberta Phillips-Robbins
- Tawna Sanchez
- Lori Chaves-DeRemer
Voting deadline: Ballots must be received at your county elections office by 8 p.m. May 17, either by mail or at a drop box.
Find a drop box:
- Multnomah County: Find a complete list here.
- Washington County: Find a complete list here.
- Clackamas County: Find a complete list here.
- Lane County: Find a complete list here.
- Statewide: Secretary of State’s Office statewide locating tool here.
For information on how to get involved, please email Kathy Wai, Civic Engagement Manager, kathy@apano.org.