About Candidates Gone Wild
Focused on providing an irreverent look at politics and getting young people to vote, Candidates Gone Wild is an unusual part of the Portland electoral tradition. Since first opening in 2002 as “Jabbin’ at the Aladdin,” the event has drawn thousands of young people to each show. Past events have included a candidate talent show in which City Commissioner Dan Saltzman programmed a VCR and also a high stakes “board room” interrogation, where candidates are asked how many jobs they would cut from City government to whose jobs would be lost. Additionally, the event showcases local independent filmmakers and musicians.
The event is co-hosted by the Bus Project and Willamette Week.
Your Hosts and Hostesses
Our all-volunteer army includes folks from Willamette Week (Byron, Mark, Hank, Jess), The Bus (Caitlin, Jefferson, Ian) and lots of volunteers- Storm Large, Courtenay Hameister, Josh Gross, Jason Tait, Karol Kollymore,Shelly Romero, Jennifer Yocom, and more!
Storm Large
Shelli Romero
Caitlin Baggott
Karol Kollymore
