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‘OPB Politics Now’: Half of Portland’s City Council is back on the ballot

By Bryce Dole (OPB) and Alex Zielinski (OPB)
Sept. 24, 2026 6:24 p.m.

The wild Portland election of 2024 is in the rearview mirror, but six councilors are fighting for their jobs.

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We have just over a month left before the November general election.

Portland is barreling toward its second election using ranked choice voting. With half of the Portland city council seats up for grabs, what should voters expect?

On the latest episode of “OPB Politics Now,” reporters Bryce Dole and Alex Zielinski talk about the upcoming Portland election and how it differs from the 2024 election.

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