LOCAL · OR · 2009-2013
Sam Adams
Mayor of Portland · Democrat · Oregon
On the record
First openly gay mayor of major US city to serve full term
Background
Sam Adams (Democrat) was Oregon's Mayor of Portland of Portland 2009–2013 (4 years). Took office after Tom Potter; succeeded by Charlie Hales. Note: First openly gay mayor of major US city to serve full term. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Ted Kulongoski; Attorney General John Kroger; Secretary of State Kate Brown.
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Others who held this office in Oregon
- Keith Wilson (2025-present)
- Ted Wheeler (2017-2025)
- Charlie Hales (2013-2017)
- Tom Potter (2005-2009)
- Vera Katz (1993-2005)
- Vera Katz (1993-2005)
- Bud Clark (1985-1993)
- Frank Ivancie (1980-1985)
- Connie McCready (1979-1980)
- Neil Goldschmidt (1973-1979)
- Terry Schrunk (1957-1973)
- Fred Peterson (1953-1956)
- Dorothy Lee (1949-1953)