Color PAC

Color PAC Color PAC and its partners uplift people of color to enter public office and govern effectively acro

We're a group of Oregonians from different communities of color with a goal of a more equitable Oregon. And we believe that community members are their own best champions. While we hope to grow the number of voices contributing to this effort, we will never presume or purport to speak for any one or all communities of color.

Please join us in uplifting our endorsed candidates running in Jackson, Deschutes, Lane, Lincoln and Marion counties!Ref...
03/26/2026

Please join us in uplifting our endorsed candidates running in Jackson, Deschutes, Lane, Lincoln and Marion counties!

Reflective democracy is at the core of what we do at Oregon Futures Lab and Color PAC. We fight for everyone in our community to be included in our public processes – to have the power to shape our futures. We can't wait to see our candidates leading the way in this vision.

Isabella Lee Tibbetts, Jackson County Commission Position 3
Amanda Page, Deschutes County Commission Seat 3
Jasmine Hatmaker, Eugene City Council Ward 5
Athena Aguiar, Eugene City Council Ward 5
Cathie Rigby, Lincoln County Commission Position 1
Maria Hinojos Pressey, Marion County Commission Position 2
Mai Vang, Salem City Council Ward 6

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We are excited to announce our endorsed candidates running for office in Washington County and for Metro!At Oregon Futur...
03/26/2026

We are excited to announce our endorsed candidates running for office in Washington County and for Metro!

At Oregon Futures Lab & Color PAC, we believe in government by the people, for the people. We work for communities whose governing bodies don’t represent them and we lead with racial justice. Our candidates hold these same values, and are committed to fighting for a future where all people thrive.

Nafisa Fai, Washington County Commission Chair
Felicita Monteblanco, Washington County Commission District 2
Evelyn Kocher, Beaverton City Council Position 1
Rachel Philip, Beaverton City Council Position 1
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Oregon Metro Council President
Ashton Simpson, Oregon Metro Council District 1
Miles Palacios, Oregon Metro Council District 4
Alex Phan, Oregon Metro Council District 4

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Oregon Futures Lab and Color PAC are looking to endorse bold and BIPOC candidates running for local office across the st...
02/05/2026

Oregon Futures Lab and Color PAC are looking to endorse bold and BIPOC candidates running for local office across the state! If this sounds like you or someone you know, we encourage you to apply for the OFL & Color PAC joint endorsement. Learn more and apply at our website: https://www.oregonfutureslab.org/oflendorsements.

Image description: Dark grey photo of Oregon landscape, with a white frame. In light blue and white text reads "OFL & Color PAC Joint Endorsement Application is OPEN. OFL and Color PAC support bold and BIPOC leaders to win positions in local office across the state. Priority deadline for consideration is March 5th." A red button is in the center with white text that reads "Apply at the link in bio." The light blue Oregon Futures Lab and red Color PAC logos are centered at the bottom.

There’s only one day left to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit to give to Color PAC!Color PAC is dedicated to buildin...
12/30/2025

There’s only one day left to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit to give to Color PAC!

Color PAC is dedicated to building a reflective democracy with leaders who can truly represent the diversity of communities and experiences in our state. Your gift to Color PAC ensures that we can continue this important work.

Contributions must be dated no later than December 31st, 2025 to receive credit on your 2025 state tax return.

Image Description: Red background with white and black text that reads "One day left. One day left. One day left. One day left. Donate today. There's only one day left to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit to support progressive candidates of color!" The Color PAC logo is in the bottom left, with the QR code in the bottom right. In the middle in white text reads "Give at bit.ly/ColorPAC25."

Please consider using your Oregon Political Tax Credit to give to Color PAC!Color PAC focuses on electing progressive ca...
12/17/2025

Please consider using your Oregon Political Tax Credit to give to Color PAC!

Color PAC focuses on electing progressive candidates of color who go on to govern in their communities across all levels of government. Please join us in building the bench of progressive leaders of color by using your Political Tax Credit to give to Color PAC.

Every year, the Oregon Political Tax Credit allows eligible Oregonians to donate up to $50 (or $100 for joint filing couples) to a political cause, and subtract that amount from their taxes when they file. It’s like a free donation!

Image Description: Dark blue background with grey photos of smiling people. White text in the lower left hand corner reads "Donate with your Oregon Political Tax Credit." Over a red background reads "Scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/ColorPAC25." The Color PAC logo is in the lower left hand side, with a QR code in the lower right hand area.

At OFL, we envision a racially just Oregon - and we know that we need bold and BIPOC leaders in office to help make this...
06/04/2025

At OFL, we envision a racially just Oregon - and we know that we need bold and BIPOC leaders in office to help make this happen. Thank you so much to the candidates who took a stand this spring and stepped up to run for office in Multnomah County. Win or lose, we can't wait to work together to move towards an Oregon where everyone can thrive.

Erica Fuller, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 2
Amanda Squiemphen-Yazzie, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 1
Jessica Arzate, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 4
William Miller, Mt. Hood Community College, Zone 2
José Gamero-Georgeson, David Douglas School Board, Position 7
Michael Reyes, Reynolds School Board, Position 3
Jorge Sanchez Bautista, Portland Public School Board, Zone 5
Rashelle Chase-Miller, Portland Public School Board, Zone 4
Herman Greene, Portland Public School Board, Zone 4

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OFL & Color PAC-endorsed candidates hold our values close to heart, and are dedicated to building power for BIPOC commun...
06/03/2025

OFL & Color PAC-endorsed candidates hold our values close to heart, and are dedicated to building power for BIPOC communities in the long-term. This means that regardless of election results, all of our folks are leaders we are proud to be in community with. Thank you for all your hard work this election cycle - we are excited to continue building with you towards a racially just Oregon!

Clackamas County
Samantha Tamtreng, North Clackamas School Board, Position 5
Neelam Gupta, Lake Oswego School Board, Position 2

Washington County
Pradnya Patil, Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec, Position 1
Alfredo Moreno, Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec, Position 2
Syed Qasim, Beaverton School Board, Zone 5
Dr. Vân Truong, Beaverton School Board, Zone 1
David Jaimes, Tigard Tualatin School Board, Position 1
Crystal Weston, Tigard Tualatin School Board, Position 5
Yessica Hardin Mercado, Hillsboro School Board, Position 1

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We often hear from candidates that wanting to represent and do right by our communities is the reason behind people step...
06/02/2025

We often hear from candidates that wanting to represent and do right by our communities is the reason behind people stepping up to run for office. But running for office is not an easy task - campaigning takes a lot of work, time, and heart, and we are grateful to the following candidates who ran for local office this spring. Win or lose, we thank you for your commitment to our communities.

Benton County
Dr. Luhui Whitebear, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 4
Dr. Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 1
Shauna Tominey, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 5

Deschutes County
Amanda Page, Redmond School District 2J, Position 3
Marcus LeGrand, Bend-La Pine School Board, Zone 2
Kina Chadwick, Bend-La Pine School Board, Zone 7

Hood River County
Monica Romero, Hood River School Board, At-Large

Lane County
Maya Rabasa, Eugene School Board 4J, Position 6
Jesse Maldonado, Lane Community College, Zone 7

Marion and Polk Counties
Angelo Arredondo Baca, Salem Keizer School Board, Zone 3

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This May, our communities will come together and vote their values for candidates who can truly represent them. With tha...
04/21/2025

This May, our communities will come together and vote their values for candidates who can truly represent them. With that in mind, we are excited to uplift the campaigns of BIPOC candidates who will work to foster environments where all students belong and thrive. OFL & Color PAC are proud to endorse the following candidates running throughout Multnomah County:

José Gamero-Georgeson, David Douglas School Board, Position 7
Michael Reyes, Reynolds School Board, Position 3
Jorge Sanchez Bautista, Portland Public School Board, Zone 5
Rashelle Chase-Miller, Portland Public School Board, Zone 4
Herman Greene, Portland Public School Board, Zone 4
Erica Fuller, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 2
Amanda Squiemphen-Yazzie, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 1
Jessica Arzate, Multnomah Education Service District, Position 4
William Miller, Mt. Hood Community College, Zone 2

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Right now, we need representatives who are bold and committed to fighting for our communities. OFL & Color PAC are hard ...
04/21/2025

Right now, we need representatives who are bold and committed to fighting for our communities. OFL & Color PAC are hard at work supporting the campaigns of almost 30 bold and BIPOC candidates, representing 9 counties across Oregon, and 18 different offices. We are proud to present our endorsements for the following candidates running in Washington and Clackamas Counties!

Washington County
Alfredo Moreno, Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec, Position 2
Pradnya Patil, Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec, Position 1
Syed Qasim, Beaverton School Board, Zone 5
Dr. Vân Truong, Beaverton School Board, Zone 1
David Jaimes, Tigard Tualatin School Board, Position 1
Crystal Weston, Tigard Tualatin School Board, Position 5
Yessica Hardin Mercado, Hillsboro School Board, Position 1

Clackamas County
Samantha Tamtreng, North Clackamas School Board, Position 5
Neelam Gupta, Lake Oswego School Board, Position 2

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This spring, Oregon Futures Lab (OFL) and Color PAC are fired up and committed to getting bold and BIPOC community leade...
04/18/2025

This spring, Oregon Futures Lab (OFL) and Color PAC are fired up and committed to getting bold and BIPOC community leaders elected across the state of Oregon. At this moment in time, we need to ensure that we are not leaving power on the table. On Tuesday, May 20th we will have the opportunity to make our voices heard at the ballot box. Let's show up and show out for the following OFL & Color PAC candidates!

Benton County
Shauna Tominey, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 5
Dr. Luhui Whitebear, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 4
Dr. Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis 509J School Board, Position 1

Deschutes County
Amanda Page, Redmond School District 2J, Position 3
Marcus LeGrand, Bend-La Pine School Board, Zone 2
Kina Chadwick, Bend-La Pine School Board, Zone 7

Hood River County
Monica Romero, Hood River School Board, At-Large

Lane County
Maya Rabasa, Eugene School Board 4J, Position 6
Jesse Maldonado, Lane Community College, Zone 7

Marion and Polk Counties
Angelo Arredondo Baca, Salem Keizer School Board, Zone 3

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