Portland Oregon Mayoral Race 2024 Candidates. The open mayoral race in the state’s most populous city features 19 candidates — all vying to lead after years of growing frustration over homeless encampments. The five leading candidates for portland mayor laid out their plans to tame homelessness, build housing and improve policing while touting their individual track records.
Josh leake, portland mayoral candidate, in an undated provided photo. Carmen rubio enters 2024 portland mayor’s race the city commissioner is the third person on council to launch a campaign for mayor under portland’s new form of government.