Stumptown Stats is democratizing data to illuminate civic trends in Portland, Oregon. In 2022, Portland voters adopted bold reforms of Portland’s city government and elections. At the same time, our region was emerging from a global pandemic, reckoning with legacies of racial violence, and riding a national economic roller coaster that has shifted our sense of belonging, community, and common destiny.

So … how are we doing? How did voters respond to the new election system? What do Portlanders believe about our neighborhoods, government, and future?

We started with historic data about Portland elections. We’ll add data sets and new analysis to track progress toward shared community goals and changes in civic life over the coming decade. This is a long-term project. After all, one year of data does not make a trend.

We welcome your insights, questions, and help. This is a volunteer-led project and we’re glad to have you here!

Contact our research team.