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Rep. Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+7

13 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · Oregon

Janelle S. Bynum

Democrat (D)HouseOregonRunning for Re-election

Representative from Oregon, District 5 since 2025.

Since 2025@RepBynumNext election IN 1 MO

Janelle S. Bynum

D · OR

Janelle S. Bynum

U.S. Representative · Oregon · Since '25

Candidate for OR-5(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Participation100%

Party Unity96%

Bipartisan4%

Net+7

Candidate for OR-5(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

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Good Look · 10

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This Washington Democrat has outraised her Trump-backed Republican challenger by millions

Representative Janelle Bynum leads her Republican challenger by an 8-to-1 margin in recent quarterly fundraising for Oregon's 5th District.

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Oregoncapitalchronicle

Bynum launches first TV ad in Oregon 5th Congressional race

Bynum’s first TV ad presents her as challenging Washington’s establishment as she seeks reelection.

Bynum seeks nearly $10M in federal funds for Central Oregon projects, includes over $2M for DCSO body cameras

Representative Janelle Bynum requested nearly $10 million in federal funding for various Central Oregon infrastructure and law enforcement projects.

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Oregoncapitalchronicle

Bynum launches first TV ad in Oregon 5th Congressional race

Bynum’s first TV ad presents her as challenging Washington’s establishment as she seeks reelection.

This Washington Democrat has outraised her Trump-backed Republican challenger by millions

Representative Janelle Bynum leads her Republican challenger by an 8-to-1 margin in recent quarterly fundraising for Oregon's 5th District.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Bynum seeks nearly $10M in federal funds for Central Oregon projects, includes over $2M for DCSO body cameras

Representative Janelle Bynum requested nearly $10 million in federal funding for various Central Oregon infrastructure and law enforcement projects.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

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Topics

Bad Look · 3

Articles

5

Total Votes

51

Consensus

80%

+54

Net Sentiment · 13 votes

Most DiscussedBynum launches first TV ad in Oregon 5th Congressional race

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Top Coverage

$2.1 Million, That’s How Much Oregon’s House Races have Raised Since January

2 ART · 2 SRCApr 20, 2026

Democratic U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th district and former member of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Born

Jan 31, 1975 (age 51)

District

Oregon — District 5

Office

1508 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3705

Phone

202-225-5711

Voting Record512 of 513 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline2 milestones

'25

House Oregon-5 (119th) · 2026 House OR-5

'27

'29

'25
House Oregon-5 (119th)CURRENT
'26
2026 House OR-5UPCOMING

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyDEMOCRAT

StateOR

In Congress2025–

Congress119TH

Age51

Next Election

39

Days away

Nov 3, 2026

Committees · 1

Financial Services Committee

Member

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@RepBynum (opens in new tab)

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