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2026 Race · Oregon

U.S. House (District 5)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Oregon is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Janelle Bynum (Democratic), Patti Adair (Republican), and Joseph Lehman (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Patti Adair

Republican

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Joseph Lehman

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Janelle S. Bynum

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1276

    Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.

  • HJRES.182

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule...

2026 Oregon U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Oregon in 2026?

Janelle Bynum (Democratic), Patti Adair (Republican), and Joseph Lehman (Libertarian). Janelle Bynum is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Oregon U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Oregon and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Janelle S. Bynum, a Democratic, currently represents Oregon, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Janelle S. Bynum serve on?

Janelle S. Bynum serves on House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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