Oregon Democrat appears on track to flip U.S. House seat

Oregon Democrat appears on track to flip U.S. House seat, but race still too close to call
State Rep. Janelle Bynum held a lead of about 8,500 votes over incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as of Thursday night.
Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon’s most high-profile US House district
Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, has declared victory in the race for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.
Democrat Flips Republican Seat to Become First Black Lawmaker to Represent Oregon in Congress
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Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state’s first Black member of Congress
Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon state representative,
Democrat Janelle Bynum says she’ll work in Congress to make Oregon a better place for the next generation
U.S. House Oregon District 5 Representative-elect Janelle Bynum delivered a victory speech and short press conference at her campaign headquarters in Happy Valley, OR., on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024. Bynum, a democrat,
Janelle Bynum is projected winner of Oregon Congressional District 5 race
Incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and challenger Janelle Bynum were engaged in a toss-up race with national significance.
Janelle Bynum Makes History As Oregon's First Black Representative
Bynum will make history as Oregon's first Black representative. “I am beyond honored,” Bynum said in a statement on Friday. “My work has always been a love letter to Oregons
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Janelle Bynum projected to win Oregon's 5th District, ousting Lori Chavez-DeRemer
"It took all of us working together to flip this seat, and we delivered a win for Oregon," she said. She spoke about her ...
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