PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic State Rep. Jefferson Smith says he is running for mayor of Portland.
Smith announced Tuesday that he would join the race to replace Sam Adams, who has said he won’t run for re-election.
Smith has represented part of east Portland in the state House since 2008. He’s a Portland native and Harvard Law School graduate. Smith worked in a New York law firm before returning to Oregon and co-founding The Bus Project, a nonprofit aimed at getting young liberals involved in politics.
Former City Commissioner Charlie Hales and New Seasons grocery store founder Eileen Brady also are running in the May 18 election.
