Politics & Government
Ted Wheeler Gets Big Endorsement
City Commissioner Nick Fish throws his support behind Wheeler's bid for Mayor.
One day after Jules Bailey rolled out a big endorsement from the Portland Police Association, Ted Wheeler showed he has some big-time friends as well.
“Portland faces many challenges," Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish announced. "Ted is the best prepared candidate to address them, combining progressive values, executive experience, and a record of strong, collaborative leadership."
Wheeler, currently the State Treasurer, is the first candidate to be endorsed by a current member of the City Council.
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With the May 17 primary approaching, it's expected the endorsement race will heat up in the coming days.
While Wheeler and Bailey are receiving the most attention in the campaign, there are 11 other candidates running.
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If no one candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes, the top two candidates will have a run-off in November.
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