Ryan, 59, is vying for a full term after winning his seat in a 2020 special election following the death of Commissioner Nick Fish. Of the eight Portlanders who filed to run against him, activist and nonprofit head AJ McCreary has emerged as his leading opponent. The 36-year-old progressive is running far to Ryan’s left, pledging to abolish the practice of sweeping homeless camps and to dismantle police teams that deal with people in crisis.

Her opponents are banking that the city's grumpy electorate is now ready to swing hard to the center.

This month, we invited nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon's next governor for interviews. The seat is open for the first time since 2015. Jessica Gomez is seeking the Republican nomination.

Challenges from the left and right aim to oust Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader, who has held office since 2009.

Three current county commissioners want a promotion, and an outsider wants to upend the status quo.

With primary elections just one month away, we hear from two candidates vying for a spot on city council: Dan Ryan and AJ McCreary.

This month, we invited nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon’s next governor for interviews. The seat is open for the first time since 2015. Tobias Read is seeking the Democratic nomination.

This month, we invited nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon’s next governor for interviews. The seat is open for the first time since 2015. Patrick Starnes is seeking the Democratic nomination.

This month, we invited nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon’s next governor for interviews. The seat is open for the first time since 2015. Stan Pulliam is seeking the Republican nomination.

This month, we invited nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon’s next governor for interviews. The seat is open for the first time since 2015.Bob Tiernan is seeking the Republican nomination.