2008 Portland, Oregon, City Commission election

none September 2023 The 2008 Portland City Commission elections were held on May 20, 2008, and November 4, 2008, to elect three positions on the Portland, Oregon City Council.2011-02-28 Results and History - Multnomah County Elections https://www.multco.us/elections/results-and-history-multnomah-county-elections 2023-08-24 Multnomah County en Two positions, 1 and 4, held regularly scheduled elections while position 2 held a special election to fill the remainder of Erik Sten's term after his retirement on April 4. Lawyer and member of the prominent Fish family political dynasty Nick Fish and incumbent Randy Leonard won positions 2 and 4 respectively outright by receiving over 50% of the vote. Planning commission member Amanda Fritz did not receive over 50% and proceeded to a runoff election against non-profit executive Charles Lewis for position 1. Position 1 Portland City Commission Position 1 election, 2008 Flag of Portland, Oregon.svg presidential no 2006 Portland, Oregon City Commission election 2006 2010 Portland, Oregon City Commission election 2010 May 20, 2008 & November 4, 2008 First round Second round Amanda_Fritz_(cropped).jpg Amanda Fritz Nonpartisan politician 64,17342.90% 156,16870.87% 3x4.svg Charles Lewis Nonpartisan politician 18,94112.66% 63,57928.40% 3x4.svg Jeff Bissonnette Nonpartisan politician 18,50112.37% Eliminated Commissioner Sam Adams Amanda FritzAmanda Fritz and Charles Lewis won the primary election and proceeded to the runoff election where Fritz won with 70.87% of the vote.2011-04-04 May 20, 2008 Primary Election https://www.multco.us/elections/may-20-2008-primary-election 2023-08-24 Multnomah County en2011-04-01 November 4, 2008 General Election https://www.multco.us/elections/november-4-2008-general-election 2023-08-24 Multnomah County enPosition 1 primary election, 2008 Amanda Fritz Nonpartisan candidate 64,173 42.90% Charles Lewis Nonpartisan candidate 18,941 12.66% Jeff Bissonnette Nonpartisan candidate 18,501 12.37% John Branam Nonpartisan candidate 18,114 12.11% Mike Fahey Nonpartisan candidate 15,382 10.28% Chris Smith Nonpartisan candidate 13,756 9.20% 712 0.48% 149,579 100 Position 1 runoff election, 2008 Amanda Fritz Nonpartisan candidate 156,168 70.87% Charles Lewis Nonpartisan candidate 62,579 28.40% 1604 0.73% 220,351 100 Position 2 (Special) Portland City Commission Position 2 election, 2008 61.36% Nick Fish Nonpartisan politician Erik Sten City Commission 21.79% 33,249 Nonpartisan politician Jim Middaugh 3x4.svg 93,636 Nonpartisan politician Nick Fish Commissioner_Nick_Fish.jpg May 20, 2008 2010 2010 Portland, Oregon City Commission election 2006 2006 Portland, Oregon City Commission election no presidential Flag of Portland, Oregon.svg Nonpartisan politicianNick Fish won the election outright with 61.36% of the vote.Position 2 election, 2008 Nick Fish Nonpartisan candidate 93,636 61.36% Jim Middaugh Nonpartisan candidate 33,249 21.79% Fred Stewart Nonpartisan candidate 10,674 7% Harold C. Williams II Nonpartisan candidate 7,946 5.21% Edward "Ed" Garren Nonpartisan candidate 6,432 4.22% 656 0.43% 151,596 100% Position 4 Portland City Commission Position 4 election, 2008 71.72% Randy Leonard Nonpartisan politician Randy Leonard City Commission 11.98% 17,059 Nonpartisan politician Emily S. Ryan 3x4.svg 102,117 Nonpartisan politician Randy Leonard Randy_Leonard_at_City_Hall_(cropped).jpg May 20, 2008 2010 2010 Portland, Oregon City Commission election 2006 2006 Portland, Oregon City Commission election no presidential Flag of Portland, Oregon.svg Nonpartisan politicianIncumbent Randy Leonard won reelection outright with 71.72% of the vote. Position 4 election, 2008 Randy Leonard Nonpartisan candidate 102,117 71.72% Emily S. Ryan Nonpartisan candidate 17,059 11.98% Martha Perez Nonpartisan candidate 15,385 10.81% Edward Kill Nonpartisan candidate 6,559 4.61% 1,270 0.89% 142,391 100% See also 2008 Portland, Oregon, mayoral election References Portland, Oregon City Commission Category:2008 Oregon elections Category:Portland City Council elections