Political Outsider Keith Wilson Wins Portland Mayoral Race with Homelessness Focus

Keith Wilson, a trucking company CEO and political outsider, has been elected as Portland's 54th mayor, defeating Commissioner Carmen Rubio with 62% of the vote in the city's first ranked-choice voting election. Wilson's campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and livability, promising to end unsheltered homelessness within a year. The election marks a significant shift in Portland's governance, with a new 12-member City Council taking legislative control. Wilson's victory comes despite lacking major endorsements, as he connected with voters on key issues.