1996 Portland, Oregon mayoral election

The 1996 Portland mayoral election was held on May 21, 1996 to elect the mayor of Portland, Oregon. Incumbent mayor Vera Katz was re-elected.

1996 Portland mayoral election

May 21, 1996 (1996-05-21)

Nominee Vera Katz Bill Spidal Popular vote 76,915 5,926 Percentage 74.47% 5.73%

Mayor before election Vera Katz Elected Mayor Vera Katz

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Portland uses a nonpartisan system for local elections, in which all voters are eligible to participate. All candidates are listed on the ballot without any political party affiliation.

All candidates meeting the qualifications competed in a blanket primary election on May 21, 1996. Because Katz received a majority of the vote in the initial round, no runoff election was necessary.