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Bynum Makes History as Oregon’s First Black Member of Congress, Flips House Seat

Janelle Bynum makes history as Oregon’s first Black representative in Congress

Decision Desk HQ has projected that Democrat Janelle Bynum will secure a victory in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, making her the first Black representative from Oregon in Congress.

Bynum, a current state representative, managed to unseat first-term Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who had flipped the district to the GOP during the last midterm elections. Chavez-DeRemer’s win had marked a rare GOP success in the area after years of Democratic control.

Bynum beats Chavez-DeRemer to claim Oregon’s 5th District for Democrats

Bynum’s campaign had the confidence of many Democrats, pointing to her prior success against Chavez-DeRemer in two state legislative races. Bynum first needed to win her party’s primary, where she overcame a challenge from progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner, the Democratic candidate from the previous election cycle.

Her primary victory solidified support among establishment Democrats, including endorsements from Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and EMILY’s List, a political action committee that had endorsed McLeod-Skinner in the past.

The 5th District, which spans the Portland and Salem suburbs, had shown strong Democratic leanings in recent elections, with Biden winning the district by nearly 9 points in 2020. Bynum’s win represents a historic milestone, expanding Oregon’s diversity in Congress.

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