Upcoming elections in Gresham, Oregon
A free, nonpartisan guide to local elections in Gresham. Learn about candidates and officials on your ballot, including who is independent of partisan and big-money influence.
Local elections in Gresham
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Candidates and officials who took the People First Pledge
Candidates and elected officials in Gresham who have taken the People First Pledge. Read why they’re running and serving, in their own words.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
Candidates with this symbol run without either major party's endorsement. They signed the People First Pledge to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money donors.
You can't research every candidate. This symbol tells you something concrete: they signed the People First Pledge to run without major-party endorsements, raise most of their money from individuals, and stay accountable to you.
Bob Battles
Multnomah Rural Fire Protection District Board - Position 5
Multnomah County, OR
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Cathy Keathley
Gresham City Council - Position 3
Gresham, OR
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Palatine Hill Water District Board - Position 5
Multnomah County, OR
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Lusted Water District Board - Position 2
Multnomah County, OR
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Kayla Brown
Gresham City Council - Position 1
Gresham, OR
View profileRex K. Dunn
Valley View Water District Board - Position 4
Multnomah County, OR
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Travis Stovall
Gresham City Mayor
Gresham, OR
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