It is interesting that Chris Wig downplays the importance of endorsements. As the chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County, he is about as insider as you can get. He has received endorsements from state lawmakers (the people he has helped get elected) and others. But amongst the mayor and eight city councilors, i.e., the people with whom he hopes to work, not one has endorsed him.

It is also interesting that Emily Semple has reported no contributions nor spending. And apparently she has no government experience.

Two other candidates—Chad Anderson and Kelly Boyd—don't have campaigns.