FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Media contact: Madison Peterson, Campaign Manager | madison.peterson@savageforjudge.org
Portland, OR — In a powerful show of community confidence, Elizabeth Savage, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Position 14, has earned broad and diverse support from government leaders, labor unions, legal professionals, and highly respected community leaders in the early weeks of her campaign ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary election.
Position 14 serves as the court’s dedicated family law seat on the Multnomah County Circuit Court, overseeing cases that directly affect the safety and wellbeing of children and families across the county. Supporters cite Savage’s depth of legal experience, commitment to fairness, and longstanding record of community engagement as key reasons for their endorsements.
“Multnomah County families deserve a judge who listens carefully and applies the law fairly,” said Brent Barton, President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. “That’s exactly the kind of leadership Elizabeth will bring to the bench.”
In a short time, the campaign has secured endorsements from leaders across the legal and civic landscape, reflecting widespread confidence in her qualifications and temperament:
Government Leaders
- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
- Former Governor Ted Kulongoski (2003-2011)
Legal Professionals
- The Honorable Richard Baldwin – Former Supreme Court Justice
- The Honorable Robert D. Durham – Former Supreme Court Justice
- The Honorable Rives Kistler – Former Supreme Court Justice
- Bill Barton – Partner, Barton Trial Attorneys; 2024 Inductee, Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame
- Brent Barton – President, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association; Partner, Barton Trial Attorneys
- Lee Ann Donaldson – Past President, Oregon State Bar; Donaldson Law, LLC
- John Grant – Co-Founder, Board President and Operations Lead, The Commons Law Center
- Talia Guerrero – Owner, Beacon Law
- Myah Kehoe – Former President, Oregon State Bar; Attorney at Law and Mediator, Kehoe Moneyhun Law, LLC
- Cynthia McNeff – Child’s Attorney, Multnomah County Circuit Court
- Patricia Noonan – International Judicial Education Consultant, USAID; Past Representative to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, International Association of Women Judges
- Bonnie Richardson – Past President, Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Founder, Oregon Judicial Diversity Coalition; Founder, Oregon Mediator Diversity Project
- Dana Sullivan – Partner, Buchanan Angeli Sullivan & Ferrer, LLP
- Apolinar Sanchez – The Law Offices of Lourdes Sanchez
- Jovita Wang – Board Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association; Past President and Board Member, Multnomah Bar Association
- Simon Whang – Eder Sturm Eder; Board Member, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Adjunct Professor, Lewis and Clark Law School; Former Board of Governors, Oregon State Bar
- Brian Ward – Trial Attorney, Trial Lawyers for Justice
Community Leaders
- Cassandra Adams-Harford – Donor Engagement and Partnerships Manager, Portland Art Museum
- Frank Garcia – Executive Director, Immigration Counseling Service
- Anna Kelly – Founder, Climate Action Partners; Author, Climate Champions; International Young Energy Professional of the Year
- Mia Hall Miller – Founder and Artistic Director Emerita, Pacific Youth Choir
- Julie Plagenhoef, MPH, RN – Family Home Visiting Nurse Advisor
Labor Organizations
- Teamsters Joint Council No. 37
The May 19, 2026 primary election will determine who advances in the race for Position 14. With momentum building and community leaders stepping forward in support, Elizabeth Savage’s campaign continues to grow around a simple principle: ensuring that family court remains a place where stability guides every decision.
For more information about Elizabeth Savage and her campaign, visit savageforjudge.org.