These are all great choices, and within those listed, I'd stay local and get one of the Raleighs.
The Jamis and Trek are worth a drive, if they aren't far. I really like that Jamis.

My personal favorite of the bunch is the Civia Bryant with the 8-speed Alfine, but I hesitate to recommend it not knowing more about your commute and your preferences.

I would be remiss in these forums if I did not add this venerable bike to your list of considerations

Part of the criteria to consider (in addition to what has been provided):
- Weather (rain? how frequently? Snow?)
- Terrain - hilly, flat, mountainous?

All of these bikes fit the "touring" and "Sport Touring" mold, which is very appropriate. It might be worth expanding the selections to include some "CX-like" bikes (CX inspired bicycles with more BB drop, eyelets for rack, fenders, etc). If the local shops have some of these available it is worth test riding some to get a feel for what suits you.
Examples of these cx bikes include:

Raleigh RX1.0
Surly crosscheck

Then there's the Salsa Vaya - sort of touring bike-meets cx bike and have a really sexy child:
Salsa Vaya


Of all of these, the Salsa Vaya and the Civia Bryant Alfine stand out as the two brightest stars, but they are all great bikes. I think you'd be happy with any of them, quite frankly.

with your budget, you are on the cusp of being able to build up your own frame. Food for thought:
Soma Saga (touring)
Soma Double Cross (cx)
Vassago Fisticuff
The above surly and salsa's are available as framesets (as is the civia)



For convenience, I've linked your original choices:

Fuji Touring
Jamis Aurora Elite
Trek Portland
Raleigh Port Townsend
Raleigh Sojourn
Raleigh Clubman
Civia Bryant