Candidates running for Portland Commissioner Position 4 in the May 2020 primary election. We're starting our video rollout with one of the most hotly contested races: the battle for Portland City Council Position 4. (Wesley Lapointe, Abby Gordon) The socially distant format is awkward at times but should still provide voters some insight into contested races on the May 19 primary ballot. Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and the Portland Timbers say they haven’t endorsed the re-election campaign of Mayor Ted Wheeler for theAmong a select group of endorsements listed on Wheeler’s reelection flyer are his three colleagues on the city council: Eudaly, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and Commissioner Amanda Fritz, as well as the logos of the Eudaly posted on her Facebook page Wednesday that she wasn’t endorsing anyone, saying it was too complicated while she was campaigning “with current and future colleagues, past and present city employees, and personal friends in the race.”Gregory McKelvey, campaign manager for mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone, replied to the post Thursday posting a picture of Wheeler’s flyer and noting it said Eudaly endorsed the incumbent.When asked on Twitter about the Timbers and Thorns logos on the flyer, owner Merritt Paulson said he personally donated to Wheeler’s campaign, but that didn’t equate to an endorsement from his sports franchises.Lorien Sekora, a spokesperson for Wheeler’s campaign, said staffers are still trying to determine “where the difference in perception lies,” regarding Eudaly’s name on the flyer and said they were also trying to double check if Fritz and others have also actually endorsed Wheeler.“I don’t know anything right now about it, but we’re working on figuring it out,” she said.Four of the five seats on the City Council are being contested in the primary. Former Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick wants Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, the very person who ousted him from office in 2016, to remain on Portland City Council. Mercury 2020 Primary Endorsement: Portland City Council and Mayor. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler claims in a campaign mailer that Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and the Timbers soccer club endorse his re-election – but that’s not completely accurate. Apr 28, 2020. by the Mercury Election Strike Force • Apr 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The race features incumbent City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly versus three strong challengers: onetime Mayor Sam Adams; former political science professor Mingus Mapps, whose candidacy emerged from Eudaly's ill-fated attempt to reshape Portland's venerable neighborhood associations; and software engineer Seth Woolley, who has long been active in Green Party politics and campaign finance reform.We'll send you a newsletter with what you need to know every week.The two of them, and challengers Mingus Mapps and Seth Woolley, had a lot to say to each other.Chloe Eudaly and Sam Adams. City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and Former Mayor Sam Adams Tangled in Our Endorsement Interview The two of them, and challengers Mingus Mapps and Seth Woolley, had a lot to say to each other. Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and the Portland Timbers say they haven’t endorsed the re-election campaign of Mayor Ted Wheeler for the … They say it’s not trueShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. City elections officials said the limit will be Seattle police chief to resign after vote to cut $4 million in budget, 100 officersRuby Tuesday Has Reportedly Shut Down One-Third Of Its Restaurants This YearMayor Ted Wheeler touts endorsements from Portland Timbers, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly. Wheeler and Eudaly were both first elected in 2016.That provision had been ruled unconstitutional by a judge until Tuesday, when an Appeals Court ruling overturned the lower court’s opinion. Chloe Eudaly has proven her dedication to affordable housing and making civic engagement accessible to all. Chris Smith has played an essential role in Portland's green transition by voting against the Rose Freeway expansion, co-founding … Commissioner Chloe Eudaly has served on Portland City Council since her election in 2016 as the commissioner in charge of several bureaus with many PROTEC17 members including BDS and PBOT. Eudaly faces seven challengers, nine candidates are on the ballot for Fritz’s seat, 18 candidates are seeking to complete the term of late Commissioner Nick Fish, and Wheeler and Iannarone are among 19 candidates for the mayor’s race. Mark Brewer, former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (1995–2013) Kate … Does anyone else understand the absurdity of Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly fining the federal government for not getting a permit to erect a fence which is blocking a bike lane? The two women serving on the Portland City Council, commissioners Chloe Eudaly and Amanda Fritz, have also endorsed Hardesty, as did Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek. Eudaly said Wednesday she did not endorse Wheeler for the May 19 primary, and Wheeler conceded that is the case. Carmen Rubio has been the decided front-runner in this City Council race from the start, easily collecting endorsements from local leaders and coalitions. Chloe Eudaly, Portland, Oregon City Councilmember (2016–present) Tameika Isaac Devine, Columbia, South Carolina City Council Member At-Large (2002–present) Party officials DNC members.