The 1996 Portland City Commission elections were held on May 21, 1996, and November 5, 1996, to elect three positions on the Portland, Oregon City Council.[1]
Jim Francesconi and Charlie Hales won positions 1 and 4, respectively, after a primary and runoff election.[2][3] Erik Sten won election to position 2 during a special general election due to Earl Blumenauer's election to the US House of Representatives.
Position 1
Portland City Commission Position 1 election, 1996|
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Jim Francesconi and Gail Shibley won the primary election. Jim Francesconi won the general election.
Position 2 (special)
Portland City Commission Position 2 special election, 1996|
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Erik Sten won the special election due to Earl Blumenauer's election to the US House of Representatives.
Position 4
Portland City Commission Position 4 election, 1996|
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Charlie Hales and Paul McCoy won the primary election. McCoy dropped out before the general election and Hales won outright.