Nathan Ong Norris is running for Multnomah County commissioner, District 2, in the November 3, 2026, general election. The nonpartisan ranked-choice contest is for a four-year term. Seven candidates are certified: Bruce Broussard, Herman Greene, Bri Williams, Serena Cruz, Nathan Ong Norris, Nabil Zaghloul and Tony Robertson.
Background and priorities
Norris describes himself as a hazardous waste technician, union member and community organizer. He lists earlier work as a carpenter, stagehand and technical director. His educational background includes a master’s degree in emergency management and community resilience from Portland State University and a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from Cal Poly.
He lists no prior governmental experience.
Norris identifies as a democratic socialist and supports clean air and water, accessible health care, stable housing and coordinated emergency management.
His proposals include implementing the county Climate Justice Plan, holding polluters accountable, affordable utilities and reducing risks associated with the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. He supports Preschool for All, social housing, libraries and infrastructure improvements. These are his stated campaign priorities.
The background and positions above come from the candidate’s own statement in the official November 2026 voters’ pamphlet (page M-36). Election officials publish candidate statements as submitted and do not verify their claims.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
