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Candidates › OR-05 race › 2025–2026
Janelle S. Bynum
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, OR-05
Representative since 2025
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- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Oregon US House 5
- Where to vote
- Find a ballot drop box (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- LOWERING THE COST OF HOUSING
- STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY AND CREATING JOBS
- IMPROVING ACCESS TO EDUCATION
- FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CRUELTY AND CHAOS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
- TAKING CLIMATE ACTION
- In Congress
- Representative since 2025 · votes with their party 96% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-5711
- Money
- $4.7M raised, $2.6M spent, $2.2M cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 21% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 34% from Oregon · largest committee giver EMILYS LIST, $10.1K
- Outside groups
- $1M supporting, $54K opposing Bynum
- Sponsored most in
- Finance and Financial Sector, Housing and Community Development, Commerce
8 priorities from janellebynum.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Too many Oregonians are being priced out of their communities or are unable to afford a home. That’s why, in Congress, Janelle has worked with both parties on efforts to lower the cost of housing, including introducing legislation to tackle housing shortages, workforce gaps, and affordability barriers while expanding pathways to homeownership and addressing youth homelessness. She’ll continue fighting to make homeownership a reality for all Oregonians.
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Our country doesn’t thrive unless our local economies thrive, and that means creating good jobs close to home, supporting small businesses, and bringing down the cost of living. In the State House, Janelle championed these issues, leading the passage of the Oregon CHIPS Act, the most pro-business, pro-worker, pro-Oregon collaboration in history. She brought that same focus to Congress to ensure that we’re improving Oregon’s business environment, supporting local businesses and rural economies, and bringing down costs.
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Education is our greatest equalizer – Janelle knows this firsthand as the daughter of public school teachers and mom of four children. She believes that every child deserves access to a high-quality education that meets their needs. In Congress, she introduced legislation to invest in our students from kindergarten through college or trade school by equipping schools with resources, supporting educators, and expanding access to mental health and special education services.
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President Trump and his Administration have raised costs, thrown our economy into chaos, and trampled on our democracy and ideals. Janelle has been outspoken against this Administration’s state sponsored terror, their attempted takeover of Oregon, and their ill-advised economic policies that sent costs skyrocketing. She’ll always stand up and fight for Oregonians.
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The effects of climate change are felt close to home with brutal summers and the threat of wildfires year-round. Janelle knows it’s critical to tackle the climate crisis right away – for our environment, for our health, and for our economy. She is supporting efforts to generate more clean energy – which creates good jobs – transition away from fossil fuels, and protect our communities, property, and land from wildfires.
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No person should be a medical emergency away from bankruptcy, but sadly that happens all too often in our country. In the Oregon state legislature, Janelle worked to expand access to health care and mental health services so everyday Oregonians don’t have to choose between putting food on the table or a trip to the hospital. In Congress, she stood up against Republicans’ attempts to cut healthcare for millions of Oregonians. She also fought to protect Medicare, expand Medicaid, and lower the cost of prescription drug prices.
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As a mom, Janelle wants our daughters and sons to have the same rights she grew up with, but Republican extremists think politicians should be able to make health care decisions for women. They won’t stop until they pass a national abortion ban. In Congress, she is fighting to defend reproductive rights and codify Roe v. Wade at the federal level.
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Homelessness is one of the greatest social and economic challenges of our lifetime, and it’s critical we get people off our streets. As a state legislator, Janelle helped pass measures to prevent homelessness, increase shelter capacity, and expand mental health services. In Congress, she is continuing the work to end homelessness in our communities.
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