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Janelle Bynum

Democrat U.S. House · District 5 Oregon Incumbent
Primary  May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 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 $4.7M raised, $2.6M spent, and $2.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.9M from individuals and $1.4M from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$4.7M
Cash on hand$2.2M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 5
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Janelle Bynum (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $4.7M raised
PA
Patti Adair
Republican · $682K raised
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JL
Jonathan Lockwood
Republican · $15K raised
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JL
Joseph Lehman
LIB
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JR
Jo Rae Perkins
Republican
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ZR
Zeva Rosenbaum
Democrat
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6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Oregon › Janelle Bynum
2026 candidate profile
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Janelle Bynum

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, Oregon 5th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$4.7M
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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 $4.7M raised, $2.6M spent, and $2.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.9M from individuals and $1.4M 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

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4OR05304
OfficeU.S. House, Oregon 5th district
PartyDemocrat

Also running for this seat

5 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Oregon District 05

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Primary: May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (5)

PA
Patti Adair
R$682K raised
JL
Jonathan Lockwood
R$15K raised
JL
Joseph Lehman
L
JR
Jo Rae Perkins
R
ZR
Zeva Rosenbaum
D
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