The Central Committee of the Multnomah County Democratic Party met in three special meetings this weekend to consider endorsements in the May primary election.

Friday evening, local non-partisan races were considered. Saturday morning was for Legislative races, State Senate and House. Saturday afternoon, candidates were considered for statewide offices. Voting members had the option on each candidate to vote to Support, Remain Neutral or Oppose that candidate. The Central Committee did not vote to oppose any Democrat in this election. A complete list of endorsees is at the bottom of this message.

This process was for the primary election only. The Multnomah Democrats will vigorously support all Democratic nominees in partisan races for the general election in November.

As might be expected, most of the media attention we're getting is about the gubernatorial endorsements. Yesterday two candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor spoke with passion about the future of our state, and each made a strong case that he would be an effective, committed and passionate leader for the platform and values of the Multnomah County Democratic Party. The Central Committee voted to endorse both of them in a dual endorsement, Jim Hill and Pete Sorenson.

If you are interested in receiving an electronic (pdf) copy of the meeting agenda, the ballot and the candidates' responses to our written questions, send a request to communications [at] multdems.org and I will send them along.

-Sue

Questions?
Gavin White, Chair
971.404.7294

Susan Hagmeier, Communications Secretary
503.236.4005

Endorsees:

Local Non-partisan positions

Diane Linn for Multnomah County Chair

Steve March for Multnomah County Auditor

Kathryn Harrington for Metro Councillor from District 4

Amanda Fritz for Portland City Council Position 3

In a dual endorsement for Multnomah County Commissioner from District 2
Lew Frederick
Gary Hansen

In a dual endorsement for Portland City Council Position 2:
Emilie Boyles
Erik Sten

For the State House and Senate:

Senate District 16
Betsy Johnson

Senate District 17
Brad Avakian

Senate District 19
Richard Devlin

Senate District 24
Frank Shields

Senate District 26
Rick Metsger

House District 27 (dual endorsement)
Mike Bohan
Tobias Read

House District 31
Brad Witt

House District 33
Mitch Greenlick

House District 35
Larry Galizio

House District 36
Mary Nolan

House District 38
Greg Macpherson

House District 41
Carolyn Tomei

House District 42
Diane Rosenbaum

House District 43
Chip Shields

House District 44 (dual endorsement)
Tina Kotek
Jim Robison

House District 45
Jackie Dingfelder

House District 46
Mary Lou Hennrich

House District 47
Jeff Merkley

House District 48
Mike Schaufler

House District 49
Rob Brading

Statewide Offices

Judge of the Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6
W Eugene Hallman

Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries
Dan Gardner

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Susan Castillo

Governor of Oregon (dual endorsement)
Jim Hill
Pete Sorenson