Brian Duty News Today

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Okay, political junkies! Let's saddle up for what is sure to be an exciting May primary election night—one that's sure to be extra spicy, thanks to the wave of conservative candidates trying to take over the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners as well as that mud-flingin' District Attorney race. That said, here's an important thing to remember: Ballots that are mailed and postmarked by 8 pm tonight will still be counted, and it...

The seat was open because state Rep. Maxine Dexter is running for Congress.

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