Oregon has the third-highestpercentage in the nation of elected women in city government, according to a new report from Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics.
By the numbers: About 43% of Oregon's municipal officeholders are women, compared to 32% nationwide.
The study looked at city council members, mayors and other officials of cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000.
Oregon ranks third overall, with Colorado (46%) at the top and Nevada second (44%).
Zoom in: The Portland City Council has one woman, Carmen Rubio, who is running for mayor this year.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners consists of four women and one man (who was hand-picked when his female predecessor quit to run for the U.S. Congress).