Edward Baker

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Edward Baker

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

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Birthplace

Milwaukie, Ore.

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Christian/Personal Beliefs

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Edward Baker (also known as Ed) ran for election to the Portland City Commission to represent District 3 in Oregon. He lost in the primary on May 17, 2022.

Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Edward Baker was born in Milwaukie, Oregon. Baker has managed several businesses.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Portland, Oregon (2022)

General election

General election for Portland City Commission Position 3

Rene Gonzalez defeated incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty in the general election for Portland City Commission Position 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rene Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	52.5	149,861
		Jo Ann Hardesty (Nonpartisan)	47.2	134,696
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	897

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,454
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Portland City Commission Position 3

The following candidates ran in the primary for Portland City Commission Position 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Ann Hardesty (Nonpartisan)	43.7	73,152
✔		Rene Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	23.2	38,760
		Vadim Mozyrsky (Nonpartisan)	22.2	37,218
	Submit photo	Joseph Whitcomb (Nonpartisan)	4.1	6,831
		Kim Kasch (Nonpartisan)	2.7	4,548
		Peggy Sue Owens (Nonpartisan)	1.2	2,046
		Edward Baker (Nonpartisan)	0.7	1,226
	Submit photo	Jeffrey Wilebski (Nonpartisan)	0.6	1,075
		Dale Hardt (Nonpartisan)	0.5	858
	Submit photo	Chad Leisey (Nonpartisan)	0.5	756
	Submit photo	Karellen Stephens (Nonpartisan)	0.4	652
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	208

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,330
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2020

See also: Oregon's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Oregon's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

Oregon's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 3

Incumbent Earl Blumenauer defeated Joanna Harbour, Alex DiBlasi, and Josh Solomon in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Earl Blumenauer (D / Working Families Party)	73.0	343,574
		Joanna Harbour (R)	23.5	110,570
		Alex DiBlasi (Pacific Green Party)	1.9	8,872
	Submit photo	Josh Solomon (L)	1.5	6,869
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	621

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 470,506
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edward Baker (Nonpartisan)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 3

Incumbent Earl Blumenauer defeated Albert Lee, Dane Wilcox, Matthew Davis, and Charles Rand Barnett in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 3 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Earl Blumenauer	80.5	140,812
		Albert Lee	16.8	29,311
	Submit photo	Dane Wilcox	1.1	1,966
	Submit photo	Matthew Davis	0.6	1,101
	Submit photo	Charles Rand Barnett	0.5	953
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	714

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 174,857
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gregory Aller (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 3

Joanna Harbour defeated Tom Harrison and Frank Hecker in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 3 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joanna Harbour	62.8	21,114
		Tom Harrison	23.1	7,751
	Submit photo	Frank Hecker	12.3	4,147
		Other/Write-in votes	1.8	612

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 33,624
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 3

Josh Solomon advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 3 on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Josh Solomon (L)

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Pacific Green Party convention

Pacific Green Party convention for U.S. House Oregon District 3

Alex DiBlasi advanced from the Pacific Green Party convention for U.S. House Oregon District 3 on June 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Alex DiBlasi (Pacific Green Party)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Edward Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ed Baker is a disabled, lifelong Oregonian. He has faced many of the same challenges currently facing people in Portland. Ed has overcome a gambling addiction, a felony conviction and homelessness. Ed believes in Truth and Accountability. He wants to see ANTIFA and those who break the law punished for their crimes, as he was for his. He wants to help the Homeless find their passion for life again. Ed was President of Clackamas Babe Ruth Baseball and was a Coach for thirteen years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Support Portland Police so to defeat ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter Rioters
• Think BIG to help those living on the streets of Portland
• Less Government Control - People need to help People and need to be allowed to do so.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Homelessness - I was personally homeless due to a criminal record. I recently got my felony expunged after 13 years of having that haunt me. I was able to overcome homelessness and am living in subsidized housing. I have personal experience in many of the areas that are facing people on the streets of Portland today.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The people elected to the Portland City Council have responsibilities overseeing the Bureaus of the city.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My Grandma. She was the most peaceful, kindest person I have ever met. She was that way to everyone. I never heard her cuss or say a negative thing about anyone.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

We need to talk about Sandy Hook.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Truth and Accountability. Being Nonpartisan and giving a voice to everyone in the community regardless of their political affiliations.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Truth and Accountability. I tell it like it is. I represent everyone in a nonpartisan manner.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Transparency, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Saving Portland and with it America.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11. I was 22 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Market Research Telephone Interviewer doing surveys for NBC Television. I was there around five years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Dr. Seuss "The Sneetches" - because it sums up the labels of "Conservative" and "Liberal" as well as the division with the Political Parties.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I hate fiction.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

A Lap Dance is so much better when the stripper is crying by Bloodhound Gang

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

A Gambling addiction. I no longer gamble.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Not that I know of yet.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No it isn't necessary or beneficial. It is more important that they be willing to listen to multiple points of view while coming to a position. Too many of the candidates have all the answers already.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Personal experience in struggling with the challenges facing people in our community. Addiction, Criminal Record, Homelessness, Poverty. Being able to serve as a Nonpartisan so everyone has a voice and representation.

Tell us your favorite joke.

It's in your hand.

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2020

Edward Baker did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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