Our Endorsement History
Over the years, Imagine Black has endorsed candidates across Oregon who share our commitment to building political power for the working class. This page is a record of every candidate we've endorsed to date — a reflection of the relationships we've built and the folks we've stood behind in the fight for a state that works for all of us.
Curious about how we make these decisions? Learn more about our endorsement process!
2026 Primary ENDORSEMENTS:
2024 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS:
2023 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS:
Imagine Black proudly announces our endorsement of Justice Rajee for Beaverton School Board, Zone 6.
Imagine Black proudly announces our endorsement of Danny Cage for Multnomah Education Service District Board Position 6.
Imagine Black proudly announces our endorsement of Dana Stroud for Mount Hood Community College Board Position 5.
Imagine Black proudly announces our endorsement of Ana del Rocío for Multnomah County Commissioner District 3.
2022 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS:
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Libra Forde for Clackamas County Commissioner District 2!
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland Commissioner Position No. 3!
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of State Senator Kayse Jama for Senate District 24!
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Representative Travis Nelson for House District 44!
Voting YES on City of Portland Measure 26-228 Portland Charter Reform will strengthen our democracy by giving Portland voters more voice and more choice in City Council elections.
Voting YES on Metro Parks and Nature Levy will maintain Metro funding to address water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and connect people with nature.
Voting YES on Measure 111 will amend the constitution ensuring that every resident has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable healthcare!
Voting YES on Measure 112 will remove language from the Oregon Constitution that makes an exception for slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for a crime.
Voting YES on Measure 113 will hold no-show politicians accountable. This measure will create real consequences for repeatedly walking off the job and refusing to show up to work.
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair!
Measure 114 feels good on the surface but will disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, communities of color, queer, and marginalized communities.
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Representative Andrea Valderrama for House District 47!
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Representative Khanh Pham for District 46!
Imagine Black is proud to continue our support of Hoa Nguyen for House District 48!