Portland, OR, October 13, 2026 — Multiple political races and appointments are making headlines both at the local level in Portland and on the national stage.

In Portland, the contest for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners chair is currently underway, with three candidates vying for the position. Further details regarding the candidates or the specific timeline of this race were not provided in the summary.

Additionally, Oregon’s gubernatorial race is approaching a critical juncture as candidates Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan are scheduled for their final debate. The specific date and location of this debate were not detailed in the summary.

On the national front, a significant staffing change has occurred within the White House. Donald Trump has announced the appointment of a new White House Press Secretary. The identity of this individual and the circumstances surrounding their appointment were not specified in the summary.

Separately, in international diplomatic news, Kimberly Guilfoyle has reportedly been terminated from her position as the US envoy to Greece. The summary indicates that allegations of corruption were cited as the reason for her dismissal. Further details regarding the nature of these allegations or the timeline of her departure were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Taylor Griggs on www.portlandmercury.com, see more information here.

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