About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Oregon's 4th Congressional District, the candidates vying for the seat are incumbent Val Hoyle and challenger Monique DeSpain. Val Hoyle, the Democratic nominee, is a 60-year-old who currently serves as a U.S. Congresswoman. She completed her undergraduate studies at Emmanuel College and has experience in political office. Challenging her is Republican nominee Monique DeSpain, an attorney and public policy advocate who graduated from the University of Utah.
Currently, the United States House of Representatives consists of 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. The demographic composition of Oregon's 4th Congressional District is primarily Non-Hispanic White, making up 85% of the population. Hispanic residents account for 9%, while Asian individuals make up 3%.
The district has previously shown support for Democratic candidates, with Joe Biden winning the 2020 Presidential election by a margin of 13 percentage points. In the 2022 House election, Hoyle emerged victorious with a margin of approximately 7 percentage points. This race is not expected to be competitive.
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