Multnomah County Military/Overseas Voters' Guide
The Military/Overseas Voters' Guide contains candidate statements and measure arguments submitted for inclusion in the Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election. The information has not been edited for erroneous endorsements and is not accompanied by candidate photographs. If there is not a statement for a candidate on your ballot, that candidate did not file a statement.
OVERSEAS VOTING INFORMATION - CANDIDATES - BALLOT MEASURES
Multnomah County and Metro candidate statements are available to view on March 20, 2024, when they become public record. Measure arguments are available to view on March 29, 2024, when they become public record.
Candidate contests for the City of Portland will not appear on the May 2024 ballot. Candidate contests for Portland elected offices will next appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot — which will also be the City's first use of ranked choice voting. To learn more about ranked choice voting in upcoming City of Portland elections, visit www.portland.gov/vote.
The Oregon Secretary of State also provides a State Military and Overseas Voters' Guide.
- Military & Overseas Voter Letter - May 2024 (246.09 KB)
- Map of Multnomah County Commissioner Districts and Metro Council Districts
- Full text of ballot measures (139.54 KB) - PDF
- Candidates & Measures on the May 2024 Primary Ballot (PDF) - List of all candidates and measures on the ballot. Voters' pamphlet statements are listed below.
Military and overseas voters registered in Oregon have options in voting. Those options include how to mark the ballot and how to return the ballot. During the voting period, military & overseas registered voters can access and mark their ballot online by visiting My Vote, hosted by the Oregon Secretary of State's office. If you have any problems accessing your ballot online, please contact Multnomah County Elections. Please note, the online system will not work in the following countries.
Candidates
Multnomah County
Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #1
- Kevin Fitts Multco_Comm_1_Kevin_Fitts_2024-5 (1009.57 KB)
- Chris Henry Multco_Comm_1_Chris_Henry_2024-5 (271.36 KB)
- Vadim Mozyrsky Multco_Comm_1_Vadim_Mozyrsky_2024-5 (226.59 KB)
- Meghan Moyer Multco_Comm_1_Meghan_Moyer_2024-5 (154.49 KB)
Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #2
- Jessie Burke Multco_Comm_2_Jessie_Burke_2024-5 (138.11 KB)
- Sam Adams Multco_Comm_2_Sam_Adams_2024-5 (1.3 MB)
- Carlos Jermaine Richard Multco_Comm_2_Carlos_J_Richard_2024-5 (2.46 MB)
- Nicholas (Nick) Hara Multco_Comm_2_Nicholas_(Nick)_Hara_2024-5 (1.62 MB)
- Shannon Singleton Multco_Comm_2_Shannon_Singleton_2024-5 (440.77 KB)
Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #3
- Julia Brim-Edwards Multco_Comm_3_Julia_Brim-Edwards_2024-5 (144.41 KB)
- TJ Noddings Multco_Comm_3_TJ_Noddings_2024-5 (202.57 KB)
Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #4
- Timothy O. Youker (T.O.Y.) Multco_Comm_4_Timothy_O._Youker_2024-5 (261.78 KB)
- Brian Knotts Multco_Comm_4_Brian_Knotts_2024-5 (202.9 KB)
- Vince Jones-Dixon Multco_Comm_4_Vince_Jones-Dixon_2024-5 (153.12 KB)
Metro
Metro Councilor, District 5
- Mary Nolan Metro_5_Mary_Nolan_2024-05 (312.08 KB)
Metro Councilor, District 6
- Duncan Hwang Metro_6_Duncan_Hwang_2024-5 (190.88 KB)
Ballot Measures and Measure Arguments
No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.
CITY OF GRESHAM - MEASURE 26-247 | Five-year operating levy, retain and hire firefighters and police officers.
- Ballot Title and explanatory statement - measure_26-247_ballot_title_vp (111.43 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_26-247_argument_favor_vp (236.2 KB)
CITY OF PORTLAND - MEASURE 26-245 | Renew Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax for Street Repair, Maintenance, Safety
- Ballot title and explanatory statement - measure_26-245_ballot_title_vp (109.07 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_26-245_argument_favor_vp (197.29 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION - measure_26-245_argument_opposition_vp (350.12 KB)
METRO - MEASURE 26-244 | Bonds to protect animal health; provide conservation, education; increase sustainability
- Ballot title and explanatory statement - measure_26-244_ballot_title_vp (113.98 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_26-244_argument_favor_vp (225.93 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION - measure_26-244_argument_opposition_vp (142.1 KB)
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - MEASURE 26-246 | Levy Renewal to Maintain Teachers and Classroom Support Staff
- Ballot title and explanatory statement - measure_26-246_ballot_title_vp (111.79 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_26-246_argument_favor_vp (443.98 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION - measure_26-246_argument_opposition_vp (165.72 KB)
No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.
TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT - MEASURE 34-332 | LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
- Ballot title and explanatory statement - measure_34-332_ballot_title_vp (117.01 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_34-332_argument_favor_vp (121.47 KB)
No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.
URBAN FLOOD SAFETY AND WATER QUALITY DISTRICT - MEASURE 26-243 | Bonds to upgrade levees, floodwalls, water pumps, natural floodplain restoration.
- Ballot title and explanatory statement - measure_26-243_ballot_title_vp (118.21 KB)
- ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR - measure_26-243_argument_favor_vp (194.78 KB)
The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by Multnomah County, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made in the arguments.