Voters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their new mayor, following a campaign in which he capitalized on years of growing frustration over homeless encampments, open drug use and quality of life concerns to outperform three City Council members — including one ensnared in a driving record scandal — who had also sought to lead the city.

Portland voters have elected a new mayor, and it's someone new to local politics.Trucking company CEO Keith Wilson held his first event as mayor-elect at a place in North Portland that is close to his heart.