A nominating Convention was held on September 17th to select nominees for appointment as State Senator, District 22.

The convention came to order at 6:30, at which time registration closed. There were 82 credentialed, voting PCPs present.

The convention, by unanimous vote, determined that it would nominate exactly three candidates. The candidates were provided four minutes each to make statements to the convention regarding their candidacies.

The rules call for balloting to continue in each round until a candidate is nominated with more than 50% of the vote.

In the first round of voting, William (Chip) Shields was nominated on the first ballot with 59 votes out of 82, or about 72%.

In the second round, Jo Ann Bowman was nominated on the third ballot.

In the third round, Karol Ann Collymore was nominated on the first ballot. The convention adjourned at 8:10 PM.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to deliberate and vote on the appointment during their regular meeting on September 24th. The meeting begins at 9:30 AM.

Detailed results:

First round, 1st ballot

William (Chip) Shields (59) (72.0%) * nominated

Jo Ann Bowman (12) (14.6%)

Richard Ellmyer (0)

Jim Robison (1)

Karol Collymore (2)

Gary Hansen (5)

Fred Stewart (1)

Harold Williams Two (0)

Second round 1st ballot

Jo Ann Bowman (34) (43.0%)

Richard Ellmyer (0)

Jim Robison (5)

Karol Collymore (25) (31.6%)

Gary Hansen (11) (13.9%)

Fred Stewart (4)

Harold Williams Two (0)

Second round, 2nd ballot

Jo Ann Bowman (37) (46.8%)

Karol Collymore (32) (40.5%)

Gary Hansen (10)

Second round 3rd ballot

Jo Ann Bowman (41) (54.7%) * nominated

Karol Collymore 34 (45.3%)

Third Round 1st ballot

Richard Ellmyer (0)

Jim Robison (4)

Karol Collymore (48) 63.2%)* nominated

Gary Hansen (17) (22.4%)

Fred Stewart (4)

Harold Williams Two (3)