About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, the incumbent, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a 56-year-old Republican and current U.S. House of Representatives member, is seeking re-election. Chavez-DeRemer, who completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fresno, faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Janelle Bynum. Bynum, aged 49, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and is a State Representative as well as a small business owner, operating four restaurants.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives includes 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. In Oregon's 5th District, the demographic makeup is predominantly Non-Hispanic White at 83%, followed by a Hispanic population of 11%.
In the 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden won the district with a margin of 9%. The 2022 House race was closely contested, Chavez-DeRemer won by just over 2%. The district remains competitive, making the upcoming election a significant one in determining the balance of power in the House, where Republicans currently hold a slight majority.
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