The City Auditor received a completed candidate filing for the May 17, 2016 Primary Election on February 2, 2016. Bim Ditson completed a filed a Filing of Candidacy for the office of City of Portland Mayor by nominating petition. A candidate must complete a Filing of Candidacy to appear on the ballot.

Candidate filings and other information for the May 17, 2016 Primary Election are available on the main City elections page.