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Oregon's 5th Congressional District (OR-5)

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Janelle Bynum, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes parts of Linn, Clackamas, Deschutes, Marion, Jefferson, Multnomah, and Benton counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 714,831, a median household income of $93,030, and a median age of 41.6. Of residents 25 and older, 39% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Janelle Bynum, U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th District
Janelle Bynum

U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th District · Democrat

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2026 election

Bynum has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 OR-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for OR-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Janelle Bynum (incumbent)Democratic$3,760,212$2,715,860Jun 30
Patti AdairRepublican$423,922$135,365Jun 30
Jonathan LockwoodRepublican$15,181$0Dec 31

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
714,831
Median household income
$93,030
Median age
41.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
39%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Oregon senators

Neighboring districts

  • OR-1 · Suzanne Bonamici (D)
  • OR-2 · Cliff Bentz (R)
  • OR-3 · Maxine Dexter (D)
  • OR-4 · Val Hoyle (D)
  • OR-6 · Andrea Salinas (D)

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