1996 Portland, Oregon City Commission election

The 1996 Portland City Commission elections were held on May 21, 1996, and November 5, 1996, to elect three positions on the Portland, Oregon City Council.

Jim Francesconi and Charlie Hales won positions 1 and 4, respectively, after a primary and runoff election. Erik Sten won election to position 2 during a special general election due to Earl Blumenauer's election to the US House of Representatives.

Position 1
Jim Francesconi and Gail Shibley won the primary election. Jim Francesconi won the general election.

Position 2 (special)
Erik Sten won the special election due to Earl Blumenauer's election to the US House of Representatives.

Position 4
Charlie Hales and Paul McCoy won the primary election. McCoy dropped out before the general election and Hales won outright.