👤 About Janelle Bynum
Janelle Bynum is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 5 in Oregon’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JANELLE BYNUM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CLACKAMAS, OR, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.8M raised, $1.1M spent, and $2.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.2M from individuals and $1.1M from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$3.8M
Cash on hand$2.7M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 5
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Janelle Bynum (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $3.8M raised
6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Janelle Bynum
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Oregon House District 05
✓ Won 2026 primary
$3.8M
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Biography
Janelle Bynum is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 5 in Oregon’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JANELLE BYNUM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CLACKAMAS, OR, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.8M raised, $1.1M spent, and $2.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.2M from individuals and $1.1M from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Janelle Bynum currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Capital MarketsHouse Committee on Financial ServicesHousing and Insurance
FEC filing
FEC IDH4OR05304
OfficeOregon House District 05
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Oregon District 05
Primary: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026