Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

The polls are open from 7AM to 8PM. All polling locations are accessible to people with disabilities.

Can I vote for Jess? If you live in Portland, yes!

How do I vote for Jess? The at-large race will be decided by ranked-choice voting. That means voters can rank the candidates in order of preference. The best way to vote for Jess is to rank them Number 1 on your ballot. You can then rank the other candidates you support, or leave the rest blank.

How do I register to vote? You can register by mail, online, or by going in person to the City Clerk’s office. You need to provide proof of your identity and residency in order to register. You can register at the polls on Election Day, but there are often long lines, so it is recommended to do it in advance. Learn more about voter registration on the City of Portland website.

Where do I vote in person? You can find your polling place here. You can go to the polls on Election Day or vote in advance (in-person absentee). In-person absentee voting takes place at Portland City Hall from 30 days prior to Election Day until the Thursday before it.

Do I have to vote in person? You do not have to. Instead, you can request an absentee ballot from the City Clerk’s office. This can be returned via mail or at any hour in the designated drop off box at Portland City Hall or Portland Public Works/Parks & Rec Building. On Election Day, absentee ballots must be dropped at City Hall by 8PM to be counted. See full absentee voting details here.

What is ranked-choice voting? It is a system for counting votes that allows voters more of a voice by letting them rank all the candidates instead of picking just one. This video has a good explanation: