2014 Portland, Oregon City Commission election

The 2014 Portland City Commission elections were held on May 20, 2014. Both candidates won the election with over 50% of the vote avoiding a general election runoff.

2 positions were up for election, Position 2 and Position 3.[1]

Position 2

2014 Portland, Oregon City Commission election

May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)
 
Nominee Nick Fish Sharon Y. Maxwell
Popular vote 71,141 18,207
Percentage 72.98% 18.68%

Commissioner before election

Nick Fish

Elected Commissioner

Nick Fish

Incumbent Nick Fish won the election outright with 73% of the vote, avoiding a general election.[2]

Results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Nick Fish 71,141 72.98
Nonpartisan Sharon Y. Maxwell 18,207 18.68
Nonpartisan Michael W. Durrow 7,388 7.58
Write-in 749 0.77
Total votes 97,485 100

Position 3

2014 Portland, Oregon City Commission election

May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)
 
Nominee Dan Saltzman Nicholas Caleb
Popular vote 60,844 18,697
Percentage 63.06% 19.38%

Commissioner before election

Dan Saltzman

Elected Commissioner

Dan Saltzman

Incumbent Dan Saltzman won the election outright with over 63% of the vote, avoiding a general election.[2]

Results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Dan Saltzman 60,844 63.06%
Nonpartisan Nicholas Caleb 18,697 19.38%
Nonpartisan Joe Meyer 10,228 10.60%
Nonpartisan Leah Marie Dumas 6,125 6.35%
Write-in 596 0.62
Total votes 96,490 100

References

  1. ^ "Results and History - Multnomah County Elections". Multnomah County. February 28, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Caballero, Mary Hull (January 15, 2021). "2014 Primary Election Official Results". Portland City Auditor. City of Portland. Retrieved October 18, 2025.