Who are the candidates running for Oregon's 5th Congressional District?
Oregon's 5th Congressional District is holding a primary election on May 19, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum facing a Democratic challenger and two Republicans competing for the chance to flip the district red. The district covers Linn, Clackamas, and Deschutes counties and parts of Multnomah and Marion counties.
Oregon's 5th Congressional District will hold a primary election on May 19. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, is seeking a second term and faces a Democratic challenger, Zeva Rosenbaum. Two Republicans are also competing for the chance to flip the district red. Bynum previously served in the Oregon House from 2016 to 2024 and has highlighted her work in Congress, including introducing bipartisan legislation and addressing issues such as housing costs and wildfire preparedness. The district covers Linn, Clackamas, and Deschutes counties and parts of Multnomah and Marion counties. Bynum and Rosenbaum are the Democratic candidates, while the Republicans are vying to replace the seat previously held by Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who resigned on April 20 amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
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