Project Overview

This analysis focuses on the election results of the 2022 Portland City Council race between Rene Gonzalez and JoAnn Hardesty, providing insights into precinct-level performance.

Precincts by Percentage Won

Below are the results for Gonzalas broken up into how he did in each precinct:

  • 0% - 20%: 0 precincts
  • 20% - 40%: 8 precincts
  • 40% - 60%: 45 precincts
  • 60% - 80%: 47 precincts
  • 80% - 100%: 0 precincts

Precinct Size by Vote Count

The size of the precincts based on the total vote count is distributed as follows:

  • 0 - 2316 votes: 28 precincts
  • 2317 - 3888 votes: 26 precincts
  • 3889 - 5512 votes: 24 precincts
  • 5513+ votes: 22 precincts

Understanding the Vote Distribution

Despite no precincts falling in the extreme ranges of 0% - 20% and 80% - 100% for the percentage won, there is a concentration in the mid-range percentages. This suggests a competitive election with many precincts achieving moderate levels of support. Additionally, the distribution of vote counts across precincts indicates a balanced representation of precinct sizes, with no extreme outliers.

Technology Stack

  • Mapping Library: MapLibre
  • Basemap: OpenStreetMap
  • Data Sources: Multnomah County election results