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<h4>A mother of four children and a small business owner of restaurants, Janelle Bynum knows our community and works hard for us. It’s what her parents taught her to do.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/4c2cbb19-d2cb-4807-9117-98006069fc98/1ba08ddf-9259-4ec2-9c3f-f89f4cd156b7/1ba08ddf-9259-4ec2-9c3f-f89f4cd156b7.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=12&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&amp;w=1500" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The daughter of teachers, her parents taught Janelle that education was the key to a better, safer world. When drug violence threatened her inner city neighborhood in Washington, DC, Janelle put that ideal into practice. She earned scholarships and put herself through school, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and her Master’s degree in Business Administration.Today, Janelle and her husband, Mark, live in Happy Valley with their children. Janelle operates her family’s small business, running four restaurants in our community. In her restaurants, Janelle continues to embody those ideals taught to her early in life, mentoring her employees, providing scholarships to continue their education and encouraging them to dream big.Janelle’s work has always been about reaching out and helping people get ahead, serving as our State Representative, and now running for Congress – she’s doing just that.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/4c2cbb19-d2cb-4807-9117-98006069fc98/220bc3d4-6f8c-4763-8166-096a0ad33e37/220bc3d4-6f8c-4763-8166-096a0ad33e37.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C620%2C363&amp;w=1500" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Janelle’s been working hard for us – lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting women’s reproductive freedom, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, building more affordable housing and addressing homelessness, taking on the climate crisis and finding pathways for all of our young people to get ahead – whether they’re pursuing a four-year degree or degree in career and technical education.&nbsp; Janelle’s not afraid to stand up to anyone to ensure Oregonians get ahead.&nbsp;

Janelle Bynum is an Oregon state legislator and common-sense, pragmatic leader with a proven track record of delivering results. A small business owner, engineer, and mom of four, Janelle will demand for Oregon’s voices to be at the table where decisions are made and foster bipartisan partnerships to pay opportunity forward.

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Too many Oregonians are priced out of their communities or unable to afford a home. That’s why in the state legislature, I worked on efforts to lower the cost of housing, protect tenants, and ensure low-income earners could pay their utility bills. I’ll continue to fight for housing affordability and remove red tape for housing construction in Congress.

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ADDRESSING HOUSING AFFORDABILITY&nbsp;

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 legislator, I helped pass measures to prevent homelessness, increase shelter capacity, and expand mental health services. In Congress, I’ll work with local and state leaders to allocate more resources to address homelessness for our communities.

ENDING HOMELESSNESS

The effects of climate change are felt close to home with brutal summers and the threat of wildfires year-round. I’m not waiting to get to Washington to tackle the climate crisis — we’re already part of the solution in the state legislature, sponsoring legislation to make Oregon the clean energy hub in the country. I’ll expand upon this work on the federal level, reducing our carbon footprint and creating good-paying union jobs.

TAKING CLIMATE ACTION

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. These are issues I’ve championed as the chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business/Economic Development and co-chair of the Joint Committee on Semiconductors, exploring ways we can expand our workforce in the tech industry. I led on passing the Oregon CHIPS Act, the most pro-business, pro-worker, pro-Oregon collaboration in history. I’ll bring the same vision to Congress.

SUPPORTING OUR ECONOMY

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, I 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. We need Congress to act — and that starts with protecting Medicare, expanding Medicaid, and lowering the cost of prescription drug prices.

LOWERING THE COST OF HEALTH CARE

As a mom, I want our daughters and sons to have the same rights, but Republican extremists like Lori Chavez-DeRemer think politicians should be able to make health care decisions for women. They won’t stop until they pass a national abortion ban. I’m running to defend reproductive rights and codify Roe v. Wade at the federal level.

PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Education is our greatest equalizer — I know this firsthand as the daughter of public school teachers and mom of four children. Our education policies should focus on uplifting our students, and that includes increasing teacher pay, decreasing class sizes, and improving school resources and facilities.

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“I learned from my grandfather, a police officer for 36 years, that you don’t stop working hard until the hard job is done. That’s why I’m going to keep fighting for you, your family, and all Oregonians.”- Janelle Bynum

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">&nbsp;</a>Happy Valley, OR — State Representative and Democratic candidate for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Janelle Bynum’s campaign continues to ride a wave of momentum as her campaign increasingly gains traction. During the last two weeks Bynum has secured key new endorsements, including a powerful nod from The Oregonian, released her first television ad, “Family Meeting,” engaged in back-to-back candidate forums and announced impressive first quarter fundraising numbers. “With the primary election just four weeks away, it’s never been more clear that Janelle Bynum is igniting a movement to unseat failed Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, fueled by an outpouring of unprecedented Democratic support, a surging wave of fundraising momentum, and an electrified voter base ready to flip this critical seat for House Democrats,” said Blakely Wall, campaign manager. New Endorsement Marks 20 Previous Supporters of McLeod-Skinner Endorsing Bynum&nbsp; This week Bynum picked up key new endorsements including 314 Action, which called her “the best candidate to flip the district blue”. Their support marks the 20th endorser of McLeod-Skinner in her previous bid for the 5th Congressional District to back Bynum, because they know Bynum is the only candidate who can beat Lori Chavez-DeRemer this November. Exceeding Fundraising Goals: Leading the Pack in Q1 First-quarter fundraising filings showed that Janelle Bynum <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/83505202/468609624/2072727025?id=9cbcd7c6-279f-42e4-94a5-32db4e2629ed&amp;nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiMGE2ZDFiM2MtYzkwMC1lZjExLWFhZjAtN2MxZTUyMDE3MDM4IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=4kvktk0nJairRAz8nVH_Dx0r-vgfpMAMhgQiCuLb1Lc=&amp;emci=086acb11-be00-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;emdi=0a6d1b3c-c900-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;ceid=14434324">raised</a> a total of $502,000, more than double the amount of her Democratic primary opponent, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who reported a total of $194,000. Bynum also has $560,000 cash on hand, a $247,000 advantage over McLeod-Skinner’s $313,000, further highlighting her growing momentum in the race. “Democrats’ best pick” – The Oregonian Strongly Endorses Janelle Bynum The Oregonian issued a strong <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/83505203/468609625/15881007?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiMGE2ZDFiM2MtYzkwMC1lZjExLWFhZjAtN2MxZTUyMDE3MDM4IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=4kvktk0nJairRAz8nVH_Dx0r-vgfpMAMhgQiCuLb1Lc=&amp;emci=086acb11-be00-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;emdi=0a6d1b3c-c900-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;ceid=14434324">endorsement</a> of Bynum, emphasizing Bynum’s unique ability to beat Republican incumbent Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer: “Whoever secures the Democratic nomination to face Chavez-DeRemer, will need to appeal far beyond the Democratic party to win over the district’s non-affiliated voters – who outnumber both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats’ best option is to bet on Bynum succeeding a third time.” Engaging Directly with Oregonians Through Multiple Debates and Forums Last week, Bynum <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/83505204/468609626/55472680?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiMGE2ZDFiM2MtYzkwMC1lZjExLWFhZjAtN2MxZTUyMDE3MDM4IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=4kvktk0nJairRAz8nVH_Dx0r-vgfpMAMhgQiCuLb1Lc=&amp;emci=086acb11-be00-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;emdi=0a6d1b3c-c900-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;ceid=14434324">participated</a> in two critical debates and spoke directly with Oregonians about her campaign. At the League of Women Voters Forum and the Clackamas County Democrats’ Candidate Forum, she highlighted her accomplishments, priorities, and strong base of support, positioning herself as the best candidate to defeat incumbent Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer this November. Broadcasting “Family Meeting” Across Oregon Airwaves Bynum launched her first <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/83505205/468609627/-803653937?v=gpmSdeAoAqw&amp;nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiMGE2ZDFiM2MtYzkwMC1lZjExLWFhZjAtN2MxZTUyMDE3MDM4IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=4kvktk0nJairRAz8nVH_Dx0r-vgfpMAMhgQiCuLb1Lc=&amp;emci=086acb11-be00-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;emdi=0a6d1b3c-c900-ef11-aaf0-7c1e52017038&amp;ceid=14434324">television ad</a>, titled "Family Meeting," that emphasizes her track record of protecting workers, advocating for flexible scheduling, and fighting for equal pay. The ad highlights her commitment to holding CEOs accountable for price gouging to lower housing and grocery costs, all to make life a little easier for Oregonians.###

Happy Valley, OR — State Representative and Democratic candidate for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Janelle Bynum’s campaign continues to ride a wave of momentum as her campaign increasingly gains traction.

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JANELLE BYNUM’S MOMENTUM IS STRONG AND GROWING:&nbsp;Key Endorsements, TV Ad Release, Back-to-Back Debates, and Impressive Fundraising Numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp;Bend, OR—Last night at the League of Women Voters Forum, State Representative Janelle Bynum – Democratic candidate for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District – made the case directly to Oregon voters about why her accomplishments, priorities, and strong base of support make her the best-positioned candidate to defeat incumbent Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer this November.During the forum, Bynum spoke to her track record as a proven leader who can defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer and deliver for the people of Oregon’s fifth district as their next Congresswoman. In her opening statement, Bynum, a working mom of four, described how she develops her ideas through the lens and experiences of her children, and touted her accomplishments as a state legislator.“I’m running to represent the best of Oregon values in the halls of Congress. [...] I first ran for office because I wanted to deliver for Oregon's children an education system that would allow them to achieve their dreams. [...] And as State representative, I delivered the Student Success Act with over $2B for Oregon’s students. In Congress, I’ll deliver on full funding for special education, funding for housing and healthcare. [...]My daughter, Christine, who is just finishing college, was recently looking at schools to pursue her dream of being a dentist. She wanted to spend her next four years in a place that will protect her access to the ballot, her reproductive rights, and can offer her safe and affordable housing. She knows she can always come back home to Oregon because I’ve delivered on those too.”&nbsp;During the forum, Bynum pointed to strong statewide support for her campaign, including unprecedented primary endorsements, her tangible record of delivering for the 5th Congressional District and the unique perspective she will bring to congress as a working mom, daughter of teachers, local business owner and 4-term state legislator.&nbsp;In her closing statement, Bynum highlighted the stakes of the election and again emphasized why she is the best candidate to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer.“We’ve all gathered here today for the very same reason — elections have consequences, and Oregon cannot afford another Lori Chavez-DeRemer term. With her representing us in Congress, our most basic values and freedoms are at risk. Instead, we have a representative who is more interested in pleasing the most extreme members of her party than fighting for us. Numbers don’t lie — it’s not about where you beat Lori, it’s about IF you beat her.”In previous races for the Oregon State House, Janelle Bynum has twice beaten the incumbent, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Bynum outperformed the previous nominee by almost 4 points in the precincts where her house district and the 5th Congressional District overlap.&nbsp;Janelle Bynum is an Oregon state legislator with a proven track record of delivering results. A small business owner, engineer, and mom of four, Janelle has been a consistent champion for Oregon families and is ready to represent the communities of the 5th District in Congress. During her four terms in the state legislature, Janelle has worked with her colleagues across the aisle to protect reproductive rights, address housing affordability, and strengthen Oregon's local economy. This past legislative session, Janelle led the push in the Oregon House to pass the Oregon CHIPS Act, which will give Oregon a competitive edge and help bring thousands of good jobs in the semiconductor industry to the state.&nbsp;A full list of Bynum’s endorsements can be found <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janellebynum.com/press?id=fb95ba69-b76a-4c44-88eb-544d8e63a419">here</a>. ###

Bend, OR—Last night at the League of Women Voters Forum, State Representative Janelle Bynum – Democratic candidate for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District – made the case directly to Oregon voters about why her accomplishments, priorities, and strong base of support make her the best-positioned candidate to defeat incumbent Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer this November.

FORUM RECAP: Janelle Bynum Proves She's the Best Democratic Candidate to Flip OR-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a> Happy Valley, OR – First quarter filings today show Janelle Bynum raised a total of $502K, more than double the amount of opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who reported a total of $194K. Bynum also has $560K cash on hand, a $247K advantage over McLeod-Skinner’s $313K.&nbsp; These fundraising totals further highlight Bynum’s growing momentum in this race. Bynum has secured the endorsements of Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Treasurer Tobias Read and the majority of Oregon’s Democratic congressional delegation. Bynum for Congress Campaign Manager Blakely Wall released the following statement in response to today’s filings: “Every day, State Representative Janelle Bynum’s campaign for congress is picking up steam. From being endorsed by Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Treasurer Read and a majority of our House Democratic Congressional Delegation to now doubling her opponent’s Q1 fundraising total, there is no question about who is the stronger candidate to win back this seat. Oregon Democrats can either nominate Jamie McLeod-Skinner, someone who lost this district last year for our party or Janelle Bynum, a candidate who has defeated Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice before and will do so for a third time this November.” ###

Happy Valley, OR – First quarter filings today show Janelle Bynum raised a total of $502K, more than double the amount of opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who reported a total of $194K.

ICYMI: State Representative Janelle Bynum Raised More Than Double The Amount Of Her Democratic Primary Opponent In Q1 And Has $250K More Cash On Hand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March, 18 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>Oregon Capital Chornicle: “Bend elected officials who backed McLeod-Skinner in 2022 endorse [Janelle] Bynum” for 2024 Bid Bynum campaign receives major local nods as endorsements continue to stack up and former supporters abandon McLeod SkinnerHappy Valley, OR - On Friday, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/15/bend-elected-officials-who-backed-mcleod-skinner-in-2022-endorse-bynum/">Oregon Capital Chronicle reported</a> on the latest round of endorsements for Janelle Bynum from Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley, and Oregon State Representative Jason Kropf. Notably, Mayor Pro-Tem Perkins and State Rep. Jason Kropf endorsed Bynum’s primary opponent in 2022. These Bend, Oregon Leaders have united to add their voice to Janelle’s growing coalition of support as she runs to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress.In case you missed it:Oregon Capital Chronicle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/15/bend-elected-officials-who-backed-mcleod-skinner-in-2022-endorse-bynum/">Bend elected officials who backed McLeod-Skinner in 2022 endorse Bynum</a> Julia Shumway | March 15, 2024<ul><li>A state representative and two city councilors from Bend, congressional candidate Jamie McLeod-Skinner’s base, endorsed opponent Janelle Bynum in the Democratic primary.</li><li>Bynum’s announcement Friday that state Rep. Jason Kropf, Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins and Bend City Councilor Mike Riley are endorsing her marks an inroad into McLeod-Skinner’s Deschutes County base.</li><li>Both Kropf and Perkins backed McLeod-Skinner in her 2022 campaign against then-U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, a conservative Democrat she defeated by nearly 10 percentage points in the primary. McLeod-Skinner went on to lose to Chavez-DeRemer by 2 points.</li><li>“It is an honor and privilege to be supported by such dynamic leaders from Deschutes County,” Bynum said in a statement. “Our movement is growing stronger by the day, and brings me faith that our coalition will defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer and the far-right extremists she’s enabling in the halls of Congress.”</li><li>“I’ve worked with Janelle in the House for the last four years, and I can confidently say she is the leader we need in Congress,” Kropf said in a statement provided by the Bynum campaign. “Her experience, knowledge and level-handed leadership makes her the best candidate to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer and bring real results home for Oregon.”</li><li>Perkins has served on the Bend City Council since 2021 and previously supported McLeod-Skinner. She praised Bynum as a leader in a statement provided by Bynum’s campaign. “Janelle Bynum is a leader, a steadfast problem solver and someone who cares deeply for the needs of Oregon’s working families,” Perkins said. “She’s beaten Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice before, and I know she’s the leader to do it again this November.”</li><li>Riley, executive director of The Environmental Center, was elected to the Bend City Council in 2022. He said he was proud to support Bynum. “As a business owner, an effective and progressive legislator with deep roots serving our district and a record of winning campaigns, I’m confident Janelle Bynum has what it takes to deliver for the people of CD 5 in the halls of Congress,” he said.</li><li>McLeod-Skinner racked up endorsements in her 2022 race against Schrader. [...] That support is missing this cycle. Roberts, along with Gov. Tina Kotek and former Gov. Kate Brown, is backing Bynum. So are a majority of Democrats in the state House and Senate. Riley and Perkins are behind Bynum, while the other five members of Bend’s all-progressive city council have kept out of the race.</li><li>While Bynum racked up endorsements from high-profile Oregon leaders, McLeod-Skinner has taken to social media to tout the support of a former campaign staffer, a 15-year-old member of Oregon City’s Youth Advisory Commission and a “community motivist.”</li></ul>###

Oregon Capital Chornicle: “Bend elected officials who backed McLeod-Skinner in 2022 endorse [Janelle] Bynum” for 2024 Bid Bynum campaign receives major local nods as endorsements continue to stack up and former supporters abandon McLeod Skinner

Oregon Capital Chornicle: “Bend elected officials who backed McLeod-Skinner in 2022 endorse [Janelle] Bynum” for 2024 Bid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>State Representative Janelle Bynum picks up key endorsements further solidifying front-runner status in “must-win” House seat.Happy Valley, OR - In light of growing momentum, State Representative Janelle Bynum announced today a growing list of Oregon endorsements that now includes a majority of Oregon’s federal Democratic House delegation, a majority of Oregon’s state Democratic House and Senate Delegation, and every female Governor in Oregon’s history including sitting Governor Tina Kotek. This builds upon Bynum’s support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and EMILYs List and further highlights her frontrunner status in this must win House seat for Democrats.Upon receiving this support, State Representative Janelle Bynum released the following statement:“I am incredibly grateful to have the support of Democratic leadership here in the 5th Congressional District and in every corner of Oregon. From Congressman Blumenaur, Congresswoman Salinas, and Congresswoman Bonamici to Senate President Rob Wagner, and Mayors Alex Johnson II and Joe Buck, our coalition to take back this seat and the House of Representatives continues to grow. This election will determine the future of reproductive freedom, building an inclusive economy, and our very democracy. These leaders understand we must nominate a candidate who has a track record of winning and I am proud to have their endorsements.”The list of new endorsements is as follows:Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Senate President Rob Wagner State Senator Chris Gorsek State Representative Susan McClain State Representative Annessa Hartman State Representative Nancy Nathanson Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II Lake Oswego Mayor Joe Buck Former State Representative Lisa Naito Former State Representative Sami Al-AbdrabbuhAdding to her current list of Oregon and national endorsements:Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek Former Oregon Governor, Barbara Roberts Former Oregon Governor, Kate Brown Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) Oregon State Treasurer, Tobias Read Majority Leader State House, Julie Fahey Speaker of the Oregon State House, Dan Rayfield Metro Council President, Lynn Peterson State Senator Lew Frederick State Senator Kayse Jama State Senator James Manning, Jr. State Senator Mark Meek State Senator Janeen Sollman State Representative Maxine Dexter State Representative Paul Evans State Representative David Gomberg State Representative Dacia Grayber State Representative Ken Helm State Representative Zach Hudson State Representative John Lively State Representative Pam Marsh State Representative Travis Nelson State Representative Daniel Nguyen State Representative Hoa Nguyen State Representative Rob Nosse State Representative Hai Pham State Representative Lisa Reynolds State Representative, Ricki Ruiz State Representative Tawna Sanchez State Representative Nathan Sosa State Representative Thuy Tran State Representative Andrea Valderrama State Representative Jules Walters Oregon City Mayor, Denyse McGriff Redmond City Councilor, Clifford Evelyn Former OR State Senator, Bob Boyer Former OR State Representative, Brian Clem EMILYs List Congressional Black Caucus PAC Higher Heights PAC New Democrat Coalition Action Fund PAC The Collective PAC United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 - greenlight approval Long Run PAC###

State Representative Janelle Bynum picks up key endorsements further solidifying front-runner status in “must-win” House seat.

Oregon Democrats Coalesce around State Representative Janelle Bynum in Rare Primary Endorsements

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, the longest-serving member of Oregon’s congressional delegation, is backing state Rep. Janelle Bynum in the Democratic primary for the state’s most competitive House seat.

Blumenauer backs Bynum in Democratic primary for Oregon’s 5th District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp;Bynum campaign receives major nod as endorsements stack upHappy Valley, OR - Today, Janelle Bynum announced the endorsements of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/79537559/456755904/1540598984?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiNmNiOGFjYjctY2ZkMS1lZTExLTg1ZjktMDAyMjQ4MjIzNzk0IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=hpSohpG50sgGJP7Tn5pnyczAZPiygfImMuTtNge8atk=&amp;emci=dfd70167-3ad1-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;emdi=6cb8acb7-cfd1-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;ceid=14434324">Governors&nbsp;Barbara&nbsp;Roberts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kate&nbsp;Brown</a>&nbsp;, as first reported by the Oregonian. They join Governor Tina Kotek in supporting Janelle Bynum’s candidacy for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Governor Roberts, Oregon’s first woman governor, Kate Brown, the country’s first LGTBQ+ governor, and Tina Kotek, the country’s first lesbian governor, are adding their voices to the large coalition of support for Janelle’s bid to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress.“A career-long problem solver, businesswoman, and working mom of four, Janelle Bynum is exactly the kind of leader and fighter that Oregon’s 5th Congressional District deserves,”&nbsp;said former Governor Brown. “I’m proud to support her in this fight for our families and Oregon’s future.”“For years, Janelle has been fighting the good fight for families throughout this district in the state legislature and advocating for the needs of Oregon’s working families,”&nbsp;said former Governor Roberts. “I’m standing with proven champions for Oregon on this team, and I’m excited for the positive change Janelle will help create on behalf of our families in the halls of Congress.”“It is an honor and privilege to be supported by Oregon’s three history-making women governors,”&nbsp;said Janelle Bynum.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our movement is growing stronger by the day, and brings me faith that our coalition will defeat Lori Chavez DeRemer and the far-right extremists she’s enabling in the halls of Congress. The 5th district knows that Chavez-DeRemer doesn’t represent their interests, and together, we’re going to defeat her for the third time this November.”&nbsp;###

Bynum campaign receives major nod as endorsements stack up

Janelle Bynum Endorsed by Every Woman Governor of Oregon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2024 CONTACT: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>AG Rosenblum: I am confident that she will continue to be a strong advocate for Oregon families in Congress, and I am honored to endorse her campaign.Happy Valley, Oregon - Today, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum – the first woman to serve as Oregon Attorney General – announced &nbsp;her endorsement of Janelle Bynum in the race for Oregon's 5th Congressional district.“As Attorney General, I have worked closely with Janelle Bynum and I admire her exceptional leadership and dedication to serving her constituents in the Oregon House," said Rosenblum. "&nbsp;Her commitment to safer communities, economic development, and public education reflects her deep understanding of the issues facing our communities. I am confident that she will continue to be a strong advocate for Oregon families in Congress, and I am honored to endorse her campaign.”"I am honored to receive the endorsement of Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum," said Bynum. "&nbsp;Her leadership and dedication to justice and equality have been an inspiration to me and I am committed to carrying forward her legacy of fighting for Oregonians and ensuring that every voice is heard in Congress. Together, we will work tirelessly to address the challenges facing our communities and build a brighter future for all."Janelle Bynum is running to unseat freshman Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s 5th congressional district and has been endorsed by Governor Tina Kotek, Treasurer Tobias Read, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, EMILYs List, and over 50% of Oregon’s legislative body. She has defeated the incumbent Republican twice in previous electoral matchups.###

AG Rosenblum: I am confident that she will continue to be a strong advocate for Oregon families in Congress, and I am honored to endorse her campaign.

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Endorses Janelle Bynum for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February, 20 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>Happy Valley, OR – Today, Metro Council President Lynn Peterson announced her decision to suspend her campaign for US Congress and endorse State Representative Janelle Bynum, marking a pivotal moment in Oregon's 5th Congressional District race. "I believe State Rep. Janelle Bynum is the best candidate to defeat Chavez-DeRemer. She has my enthusiastic endorsement and full support and I urge all 5th District Democrats to entrust her with this work," said Peterson. Bynum, a seasoned four-term state representative, welcomed Peterson's endorsement and emphasized her proven ability to defeat Republican opponents in legislative races. With endorsements from key figures like Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas, Bynum is poised to galvanize support and build a broad coalition for the Democratic cause. " Lynn Peterson is a tremendous public servant and asset to our community. I am honored by her endorsement and support, and look forward to working with her and Metro when I reach Congress. I’m excited to move forward with our broad coalition of support and to defeat Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer a third time this November,” said Bynum. In case you missed it:Oregon Capital Chronicle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/79390450/456329146/2054197467?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiOGY4ZDVmMDItM2FkMC1lZTExLTg1ZjktMDAyMjQ4MjIzNzk0IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=saRkYCHsWQzEB51VH-QTecYMxJAoyntf27TlkeFn8b0=&amp;emci=ae6f1a92-34d0-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;emdi=8f8d5f02-3ad0-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;ceid=14434324">Peterson drops out of Oregon 5th District race, endorses Bynum in Democratic primary</a> Julia Shumway | February 20, 2024<ul><li>Lynn Peterson withdraws from the Democratic primary in Oregon's 5th District, endorsing Janelle Bynum.</li></ul><ul><li>Peterson thanks supporters and urges them to support Bynum to reclaim the U.S. Congress.</li></ul><ul><li>Bynum told the Capital Chronicle she appreciated Peterson’s career in public service and the work she put into the campaign and standing up for Democratic values. She said undecided primary voters should consider that President Joe Biden won the district by 9 points and McLeod-Skinner lost it by two points, a “pretty significant” 11-point swing.</li></ul><ul><li>“ I’m just looking forward to moving on with a broad coalition of support and proving again and again why I’m a winner, and why I’ve been successful at beating Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice,” she said.</li></ul><ul><li>Bynum said voters can track her legislative record over the past eight years, adding that U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, an environmental champion, endorsed her right away.</li></ul>Oregonian: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://click.ngpvan.com/k/79390451/456329147/358060123?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQNTkvMS8xMDY3MjEiLA0KICAiRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uVW5pcXVlSWQiOiAiOGY4ZDVmMDItM2FkMC1lZTExLTg1ZjktMDAyMjQ4MjIzNzk0IiwNCiAgIkVtYWlsQWRkcmVzcyI6ICJibGFrZWx5QGphbmVsbGVieW51bS5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=saRkYCHsWQzEB51VH-QTecYMxJAoyntf27TlkeFn8b0=&amp;emci=ae6f1a92-34d0-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;emdi=8f8d5f02-3ad0-ee11-85f9-002248223794&amp;ceid=14434324">Metro Council President Lynn Peterson withdraws from 5th Congressional District race, endorses Janelle Bynum</a> Jamie Goldberg | February 20, 2024<ul><li>Peterson announced Tuesday that she is endorsing Bynum, who lives in Happy Valley and is expected to benefit from her support in Clackamas County in the race. Peterson called Bynum the best candidate to take on sitting U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the former mayor of Happy Valley, in the November election. Bynum has twice defeated Chavez-DeRemer in legislative races.</li></ul><ul><li>“I believe State Rep. Janelle Bynum is the best candidate to defeat Chavez-DeRemer,” Peterson said. “She has my enthusiastic endorsement and full support and I urge all 5th District Democrats to entrust her with this work.”</li></ul>

Happy Valley, OR – Today, Metro Council President Lynn Peterson announced her decision to suspend her campaign for US Congress and endorse State Representative Janelle Bynum, marking a pivotal moment in Oregon's 5th Congressional District race.

ICYMI: Metro Council President Lynn Peterson Withdraws from Oregon's 5th District Race, Endorses Janelle Bynum in Democratic Primary

<h4>State Representative Janelle Bynum released the following statement upon receiving EMILYs List's endorsement:</h4>“I’m thrilled to be endorsed by EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics. As a woman who is outraged that girls throughout the country have fewer rights than I did for most of my life and a mom who wants my daughters to have the same rights as my sons, I know firsthand our community deserves a congresswoman who will protect abortion access and fight for our freedoms. As Lori Chavez-DeRemer continues to side with her extremist colleagues and abandon Oregon’s values, we are putting the coalition together to flip this seat and elect a pro-choice majority to Congress.”FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com&nbsp;</a>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Rep. Janelle Bynum for election to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. EMILYs List Interim President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: “EMILYs List is thrilled to endorse state Rep. Janelle Bynum today because we know that Oregon’s 5th Congressional District deserves thoughtful leadership; and Bynum is that champion who can build upon her record of success. In Congress, Bynum will stand up to the Republican efforts to ban abortion across the country, and she’ll fight to make sure that Oregonians and all Americans have access to critical reproductive health care. We look forward to supporting Bynum as she flips this seat from red to blue and defeats Lori Chavez-DeRemer a third time, ensuring that a pro-choice majority takes back the U.S. House.” State Rep. Janelle Bynum is currently serving her fourth term representing Oregon’s state House District 39. In the state Legislature, she has been instrumental in passing legislation that invests in mental health care, expands youth voter engagement, and supports women of color in the workplace. Bynum also serves as a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and a Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business/Economic Development, where she sponsored a new law to bring semiconductor manufacturers to the state. The daughter of teachers and a mother of four, Bynum lives with her husband in Happy Valley, Oregon, where she runs four restaurants and provides mentorship and educational scholarships to employees. Bynum was endorsed by EMILYs List in 2018 and 2020, and is ready to take her fighting spirit to Congress to deliver results for Oregonians. &nbsp; EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities. Our work is centered around a fundamental vision: Run. Win. Change the World. EMILYs List has raised $850 million in service to that vision and has helped Democratic women win competitive elections by recruiting and training candidates, supporting and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families, running one of the largest independent expenditure operations for Democrats, and turning out women voters to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country’s first woman as vice president, 175 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 20 governors, and over 1,500 women to state and local office. More than 40% of the candidates EMILYs List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.emilyslist.org/">www.emilyslist.org</a> for more information.###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Rep. Janelle Bynum for election to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. EMILYs List Interim President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

EMILYs List Endorses Janelle Bynum for Election to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

January 29, 2024 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com&nbsp;</a>Bynum will flip OR-05 blue and help take back the House majorityToday, the DCCC announced that Janelle Bynum has been added to the first round of its highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Bynum, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.&nbsp; "As a working mom of four, a businesswoman, and a long-time champion for Oregon families in the State House, Janelle Bynum has spent years standing up for others and paying opportunity forward. She’s the right leader for this moment, and the right candidate to replace Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her extreme track record in DC," said DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene.&nbsp; Janelle Bynum is an Oregon state legislator with a proven track record of delivering results. A small business owner, engineer, and mom of four, Janelle has been a consistent champion for Oregon families and is ready to represent the communities of the 5th District in Congress. During her four terms in the state legislature, Janelle has worked with her colleagues across the aisle to protect reproductive rights, address housing affordability, and strengthen Oregon's local economy. This past legislative session, Janelle led the push in the Oregon House to pass the Oregon CHIPS Act, which will give Oregon a competitive edge and help bring thousands of good jobs in the semiconductor industry to the state.&nbsp; In previous races for the Oregon State House, Janelle has twice beaten the incumbent, Lori Chavez-DeRemer – and she’ll do it again in 2024. Red to Blue is a highly competitive and battle-tested DCCC program that arms top-tier candidates with organizational and fundraising support to help them continue building winning campaigns. Additionally, through Red to Blue the DCCC provides strategic guidance, staff resources, candidate trainings, and more.###

Bynum will flip OR-05 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Janelle Bynum has been added to the first round of its highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Bynum, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.&nbsp;

Janelle Bynum Added to DCCC’s Coveted ‘Red to Blue’ Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com&nbsp;</a>HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement on the ongoing teachers’ strike: “As the daughter of public school teachers, I know firsthand the sacrifices our educators make to transform our children’s lives. As a mom to four children, one of whom has special needs, I understand what it means to have a teacher who is doing everything they can while not receiving the support they need. That is unacceptable to me. Teachers do some of the most critical work in this state, and when they speak up, our leaders should listen.&nbsp; That’s why I met with teachers yesterday to learn more about the impact large class sizes, overwhelming workloads, and skyrocketing costs are having on their ability to address the individual needs of each student. To make matters worse, the educators I met with tell me they are still helping students recover from the loss of classroom time during the pandemic.&nbsp;I’ll work towards these values not just as a legislator, but as a daughter of teachers, a parent, and as a working mom who understands the challenges parents face when schools are closed and our dreams for them get a little bit harder to realize. It is only by bringing these kinds of shared experiences to the table that parties can bargain in good faith, ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to truly meet the opportunity our public schools promise.”###

HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement on the ongoing teachers’ strike...

Janelle Bynum Statement on Portland Association of Teachers Strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp; October, 26 2023&nbsp; CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp;Gov. Kotek: “Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”&nbsp;Oregon Governor Tina Kotek broke the norm to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janellebynum.com/endorsements">endorse</a> State Representative Janelle Bynum in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 6th Congressional seat, currently held by vulnerable Republican extremist Lori Chavez-DeRemer.&nbsp;In case you missed it:&nbsp;Oregon Capital Chronicle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-endorses-janelle-bynum-for-congress/">Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek endorses Janelle Bynum for Congress</a>&nbsp; Julia Shumway | October 24, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will back state Rep. Janelle Bynum in her run for Congress, placing a heavy thumb on the scale in a hotly contested Democratic primary.&nbsp;</li><li>Democrats, both statewide and nationally, consider defeating Chavez-DeRemer a top priority.&nbsp;</li><li>“Who we send to Congress to represent Oregon is incredibly important, especially now when our values are under attack at the federal level,” Kotek said in a statement. “Oregonians deserve a leader who shares their beliefs and puts our families before politics when it matters most. That’s why we need to elect Janelle – a leader with the tenacity, compassion and commitment to deliver real results for Oregon families.”&nbsp;</li><li>Kotek praised Bynum’s “bipartisan track record” in the state House on issues including gun violence prevention, affordable housing and reproductive rights. Bynum has served in the House since 2017, and she twice beat current U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in legislative races.&nbsp;</li><li>Kotek is the latest high-profile Oregon Democrat to get behind Bynum, joining U.S. Reps. Andrea Salinas and Suzanne Bonamici, state Treasurer Tobias Read, several state senators and 21 Democratic state&nbsp;representatives.&nbsp;</li><li>“From our time serving together as state representatives to now, Governor Kotek knows that I’ll never shy away from the fight for Oregonians,” Bynum said. “The last few weeks of chaos and dysfunction have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Republican extremists like Lori Chavez-DeRemer are incapable of governing with our community’s best interests in mind, and our district needs a change.”&nbsp;</li><li>Polling and fundraising show a close race between Bynum and McLeod-Skinner, with Peterson trailing the two Democratic frontrunners. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district, which stretches from Bend to east Portland.&nbsp;</li></ul>Willamette Week: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/10/24/rep-janelle-bynum-scores-endorsement-from-gov-tina-kotek-in-highly-competitive-fifth-congressional-district-primary/">Rep. Janelle Bynum Scores Endorsement From Gov. Tina Kotek in Highly Competitive 5th Congressional District Primary</a>&nbsp; October 24, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Gov. Tina Kotek endorsed state <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janellebynum.com/">Rep. Janelle Bynum</a> (D-Happy Valley) today in what will be a hotly contested Democratic primary in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.&nbsp;</li><li>Bynum, now in her fourth term in the Oregon House, is competing with Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Metro Council President Lynn Peterson for the nomination and the opportunity to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.)&nbsp;</li><li>The 5th District belonged to Democrats from 1997 to 2023. In the 2022 Democratic primary, McLeod-Skinner, a lawyer and engineer from Terrebone, knocked off incumbent U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) before losing in the general election to Chavez-DeRemer, the former mayor of Happy Valley.&nbsp;</li><li>Democrats hold about a 25,000-voter registration advantage in the district (about 5% of voters) and so are eager to try to reclaim the seat next year, when national pundits expect the 5th District to be among the most closely contested in the nation. All of that makes an early endorsement from Kotek particularly valuable to Bynum, who served with Kotek in the Oregon House—and publicly challenged the then-House speaker to create space for people of color to lead.&nbsp;</li><li>“Today, I’m excited to endorse Janelle Bynum,” Kotek said. “With a bipartisan track record in the statehouse to prove it—on everything from gun violence prevention and affordable housing initiatives to reproductive rights—Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”&nbsp;</li><li>“I’m proud to have earned Gov. Kotek’s endorsement,” Bynum said. “Our district needs a change. I’m ready to bring Oregonians’ concerns to the forefront on the federal level, focus on delivering the resources my neighbors need, and get Congress working again.”</li></ul>Daily Kos: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/25/2201401/-Morning-Digest-Maine-could-vote-to-transform-private-utilities-into-power-company-run-by-public">Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum</a> October 25, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>State Rep. Janelle Bynum on Tuesday publicized an endorsement from Gov. Tina Kotek ahead of next year's Democratic primary to face freshman GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.&nbsp;</li><li>Bynum beat [Chavez-DeRemer]in 2016 and 2018 to win her seat in the legislature.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Cascadia Advocate: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&amp;q=https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2023/10/watch-three-or-05-democratic-contenders-make-the-case-for-their-partys-nomination.html&amp;ust=1698447060000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1N8SNcA656tb0ckFIPBZFL&amp;hl=en&amp;source=gmail">Watch three OR-05 Democratic contenders make the case for their party’s nomination</a>&nbsp; October 21, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Democrats would very much like to take OR-05 back next year and help elect a Democratic majority in the United States House of Representatives. Chavez-DeRemer is the only Republican member of Congress from the Pacific Northwest who is considered to be at risk of losing her seat, because the other seats held by Republicans are all in districts that have very conservative electorates.&nbsp;</li><li>The Democratic Party of Oregon gave Bynum, McLeod-Skinner, and Peterson the opportunity to make a pitch to Summit attendees during a nearly hourlong forum moderated by recently elected DPO Chair Rosa Colquitt.&nbsp;</li><li>The forum consisted of opening statements, questions asked by Colquitt which were provided to the candidates in advance, and closing statements.&nbsp;</li><li>Janelle Bynum told attendees that she is known for showing up and taking action, citing her tradition of taco town halls, where people invite her to a town hall opportunity and provide tacos for attendees to enjoy.&nbsp;</li><li>All candidates affirmed that they will be strong, pro-labor U.S. representatives. Bynum spoke about her upbringing, mentioning her parents and how they were furloughed numerous times. Bynum is a champion for paid family leave and providing pathways for young people to enter the building trades.&nbsp;</li><li>The third question was about climate damage. Bynum said she thinks about the issue from the perspective of a mom working to leave a better planet behind for her children. She’d also like to make Oregon a hub for clean energy and show how a pivot away from fossil fuels can be realized.</li><li>“We’ve all gathered here today for the very same reason. Elections have consequences, and we cannot afford another Lori Chavez-DeRemer term. With her representing us in Congress, our voices aren’t at the table. The needs of our community aren’t being prioritized. And instead, we have a representative who’s more interested in pleasing the extreme members of her party and special interests than anyone else than actually legislating.”&nbsp;</li><li>“The numbers don’t lie. I’m the only one that has beaten her twice and will beat her again. That’s because the toughest challenges of our time, whether it be climate or housing or safety, I will always bring people together.”&nbsp;</li><li>“We will always have tough discussions and we will always find common ground. And because of that ethos, I have an actual track record of tangible success.” Because parents recognize when their kids are learning, community members know when their community is safer, commuters recognize when their drive to work gets a little bit better, and working people are excited about the investments in the economy and the creation of good jobs close to home.&nbsp;</li><li>“Our children are watching as their fates are being decided in our halls of power. Decision makers should be the adults in the room. And sadly, that’s not the case. Our children deserve better. And Oregon deserves better. And that’s why I’m running for Congress.”&nbsp;</li></ul>###

Gov. Kotek: “Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”

Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum in OR-05&nbsp;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, press@janellebynum.comChavez-DeRemer Helps Elect Speaker Mike Johnson, an Anti-Abortion, Election-Denying GOP Extremist, Who Pledged to Slash Social Security and MedicareHappy Valley, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement after House Republicans selected Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker:“Republicans like Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer have made it perfectly clear they are not interested in governing or finding bipartisan solutions to our most pressing problems. She has continued to side with the most extreme factions of her party, bolstering a far-right MAGA extremist Speaker who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pass a national abortion ban with no exceptions, and decimate Social Security and Medicare. She’s another rubber stamp to her party’s extreme agenda and not in the business of serving Oregon — that’s I’ll defeat her again in November.”BACKGROUND:Chavez-DeRemer’s pick for speaker pushed for a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-johnson-abortion-house-speaker/">total abortion ban without exceptions</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/BBKogan/status/1717188682589847623">led efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mike-johnson-house-speaker-republican-nominee-what-know-rcna122114">was named “the most important architect of the Electoral College objections.”</a>Chavez-DeRemer’s positions fall out of step with the majority of OR-05, one of the top flip opportunities in the nation. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her twice before. Bynum has won the support of Governor Tina Kotek, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, the Congressional Black Caucus, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, and Oregon Majority Whip Julie Fahey.###

Chavez-DeRemer Helps Elect Speaker Mike Johnson, an Anti-Abortion, Election-Denying GOP Extremist, Who Pledged to Slash Social Security and Medicare

Janelle Bynum Statement on Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Support for Far-Right Speaker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, press@janellebynum.comToday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her endorsement of State Representative Janelle Bynum in the primary race to take on Lori Chavez-Deremer for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Governor Kotek joins Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, and over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats in endorsing State Representative Bynum.“Today, I’m excited to endorse Janelle Bynum to be the next Congresswoman from Oregon’s 5th District,” said Governor Kotek. “Who we send to Congress to represent Oregon is incredibly important, especially now when our values are under attack at the federal level. Oregonians deserve a leader who shares their beliefs and puts our families before politics when it matters most. That’s why we need to elect Janelle – a leader with the tenacity, compassion, and commitment to deliver real results for Oregon families. With a bipartisan track record in the state house to prove it – on everything from gun violence prevention and affordable housing initiatives to reproductive rights – Janelle is the type of change we need to see in DC. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”“I’m proud to have earned Governor Kotek’s endorsement in this fight for Oregon families,” said State Representative Bynum. “From our time serving together as state representatives to now, Governor Kotek knows that I’ll never shy away from the fight for Oregonians. The last few weeks of chaos and dysfunction have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Republican extremists like Lori Chavez-DeRemer are incapable of governing with our community’s best interests in mind, and our district needs a change. I’m ready to bring Oregonians’ concerns to the forefront on the federal level, focus on delivering the resources my neighbors need, and get Congress working again.”###

Today, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her endorsement of State Representative Janelle Bynum in the primary race to take on Lori Chavez-Deremer for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.

Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum for Congress in Oregon's 5th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall press@janellebynum.comHAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLFWEka8uHw">12th Biennial Oregon Summit’s Congressional District 5 forum</a>, Janelle Bynum demonstrated she’s the only candidate equipped to defeat Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer. During the forum’s opening statement, Bynum underscored why she has been able to defeat Chavez-DeRemer every time she’s faced her:<h4>“For the past seven years, as an elected representative in Salem, I have looked at every bill with the lens: Will it make Oregon better and create opportunities for our children? For our sons and daughters? Will it advance civil rights?” Bynum said. “Not Lori. She makes her decisions with a very different set of criteria: will it help me? Will it help my far-right MAGA Republican donors?”</h4>Throughout her seven years in elected office, Bynum has always prioritized transparent and accessible leadership, in contrast to Chavez-DeRemer, who has declined to hold in-person town halls. <h4>“Unlike Lori, I make sure my constituents set the agenda,” Bynum said. “The proof is in the pudding — I’m known for knocking doors, I’m known for making phone calls, and I’m known for showing up.”</h4>A daughter of union teachers and mother of a former SEIU and UFCW member, Bynum reiterated her strong support for the labor community. <h4>“The gains you make today [in labor] last for 40 to 50 years,” Bynum said. “That’s why I spend time with the building trades — talking to members about how they want high-quality jobs, and how they want their kids to enjoy the benefits of the universities, hospitals, and roads they’re helping build — and legislating on their priorities.”</h4>For Bynum, the impact of the climate crisis hits close to home. During the debate, she sounded the alarm on taking climate action now. <h4>“That’s why I’m not waiting until I get to Washington to be a part of the solution,” Bynum said. “I’m sponsoring a bill to make Oregon the hub for clean energy technology in this country. We can be leaders in reducing our carbon footprint and creating good-paying union jobs while fighting the crisis.” </h4>Bynum’s leadership has always been a love letter to Oregon’s children. She spoke on the importance of putting Oregon’s children first and paying opportunity forward in her closing.<h4>“At the end of the day, it’s about our children,” Bynum said. “Our children are watching as their fates are being decided in our halls of power. Decisionmakers should be the adults in the room, and sadly that’s not the case.”</h4><h4>REMINDER: In 2022, Bynum outperformed the Democratic congressional candidate by 3.9 points in the overlapping precincts between Oregon’s 5th congressional district and the 39th State House District. </h4>OR-05 is one of the top flip opportunities in the nation. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her twice before. Bynum has won the support of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, the Congressional Black Caucus, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, and Oregon Majority Whip Julie Fahey.##

HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLFWEka8uHw">12th Biennial Oregon Summit’s Congressional District 5 forum</a>, Janelle Bynum demonstrated she’s the only candidate equipped to defeat Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>OR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for CongressHappy Valley, OR — In case you missed it, Oregon State Representative and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum is building momentum as she looks to defeat Lori Chavez-Deremer for the third time in her career. In addition to raising $187,000 in the latest quarter, Bynum earned endorsements from Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Dan Rayfield, Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Julie Fahey, state Sen. Lew Frederick, state Sen. Kayse Jama, former state Sen. Margaret Carter, former state Sen. Avel Gordley, former state Sen. Bob Boyer, and former state Rep. Brian Clem.In addition to her Q3 haul:<ul><li>Bynum leads the Democratic primary in COH with $217,842.</li><li>Bynum leads the Democratic primary with a total raise of $288,194.97 this cycle.&nbsp;</li><li>70% of Bynum’s contributions came from donors in Oregon.</li></ul><h4>“I’m excited to support my friend Janelle Bynum for Congress,” Read said. “Throughout her entire career, Janelle has always put people before politics to deliver real, sustained change in our communities and go the extra mile to ensure people are heard. When service calls, Janelle always answers — she is the best choice for Oregon’s 5th congressional district.”</h4><h4>“Oregon needs an effective leader who will never back down from a challenge and solve the most critical issues facing our communities,” Rayfield said. “I’ve seen that resolve in my friend and colleague Janelle Bynum, whose determination has helped us support critical housing development, enhance mental health services, and address the climate crisis. She has been an excellent partner when it comes to advancing common-sense legislation, and she will continue to be an excellent partner in Congress.”</h4><h4>“In our seven years serving together in the Oregon state legislature, Janelle Bynum has proven to be deeply compassionate, knowledgeable , and honest.” Fahey said. “In Congress Janelle will be a champion for working families, women and children, and will defend reproductive freedom, support small businesses, and improve public education. I can’t wait to see her get to work on day one.”</h4><h4>“I’m honored to earn the support of State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, Majority Leader Julie Fahey, my colleagues and former elected leaders,” Bynum said. “Oregon is well served by their esteemed leadership, and I value their partnership in ensuring our communities thrive and paying opportunity forward for our future generations. I’m looking forward to continuing to work together.”</h4>Previously, Bynum earned endorsements from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, and New Dem Action Fund. She now has support from 21 Oregon state house members and five Oregon state senators — the support of over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats.OR-05 is a top priority for Democrats, and represents a critical opportunity to flip the U.S. House blue. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her in 2016 and 2018.&nbsp;##

OR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for Congress

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall press@janellebynum.comOR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for CongressHappy Valley, OR — Today, Oregon state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum announced she earned the endorsements of Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Dan Rayfield, Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Julie Fahey, state Sen. Lew Frederick, state Sen. Kayse Jama, former state Sen. Margaret Carter, former state Sen. Avel Gordley, former state Sen. Bob Boyer, and former state Rep. Brian Clem.<h4>“I’m excited to support my friend Janelle Bynum for Congress,” Read said. “Throughout her entire career, Janelle has always put people before politics to deliver real, sustained change in our communities and go the extra mile to ensure people are heard. When service calls, Janelle always answers — she is the best choice for Oregon’s 5th congressional district.”</h4><h4>“Oregon needs an effective leader who will never back down from a challenge and solve the most critical issues facing our communities,” Rayfield said. “I’ve seen that resolve in my friend and colleague Janelle Bynum, whose determination has helped us support critical housing development, enhance mental health services, and address the climate crisis. She has been an excellent partner when it comes to advancing common-sense legislation, and she will continue to be an excellent partner in Congress.”</h4><h4>“In our seven years serving together in the Oregon state legislature, Janelle Bynum has proven to be deeply compassionate, knowledgeable , and honest.” Fahey said. “In Congress Janelle will be a champion for working families, women and children, and will defend reproductive freedom, support small businesses, and improve public education. I can’t wait to see her get to work on day one.”</h4><h4>“I’m honored to earn the support of State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, Majority Leader Julie Fahey, my colleagues and former elected leaders,” Bynum said. “Oregon is well served by their esteemed leadership, and I value their partnership in ensuring our communities thrive and paying opportunity forward for our future generations. I’m looking forward to continuing to work together.”</h4>Previously, Bynum announced endorsements from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, and New Dem Action Fund. She now has support from 21 Oregon state house members and five Oregon state senators. Bynum now has the support of over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats.OR-05 is a top priority for Democrats, and represents a critical opportunity to flip the U.S. House blue. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her in 2016 and 2018.##

Janelle Bynum Adds Distinguished Oregon Leaders to Growing Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp; Happy Valley, OR — Today, upon Congress avoiding a government shutdown, State Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement:“Today, Congress was able to avert a government shutdown because Democrats stood firm against Republicans’ extreme agenda. But Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her colleagues brought us to a precipice we never should have faced in the first place — jeopardizing veterans, law enforcement officers, women, children, seniors, and hard-working Oregonians.&nbsp;“Republican extremists in Congress should be ashamed of themselves. They’ve made their priorities loud and clear — that politics and power are more important to them than American people.&nbsp;“My ethos has never changed. As a legislator, when we need to make difficult decisions, I’ll always set aside differences to work with my colleagues and deliver for my community. Leadership should never be about pleasing party bosses and side shows.“Oregon deserves better than Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and I’m committed to providing just that.”While Bynum has been <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/opinion-teachers-tacos-and-good-governance-government-shutdown-lessons-from-oregon/article_1660fd34-5e0e-11ee-a933-73fd14cbb677.html">calling for bipartisanship and pragmatic leadership</a> in the face of Republican dysfunction, Chavez-DeRemer <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">voted in favor of a bill</a> that would have slashed funding for the FBI and the DEA, critical infrastructure projects, health clinics, wildfire prevention, and many more critical resources in Oregon.&nbsp;##

Happy Valley, OR — Today, upon Congress avoiding a government shutdown, State Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement:

Janelle Bynum Statement on Congress Averting a Government Shutdown

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 16, 2023 Contact: Emma Weir, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Emma@NewDemActionFund.com">Emma@NewDemActionFund.com</a> State Representative Janelle Bynum is Running to Defeat GOP Incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Help Democrats Take Back the Majority in 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund announced its endorsement of Oregon State Representative Janelle Bynum for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. As an engineer, state legislator, mother of four and successful small business owner who worked hard to put herself through school, Janelle knows and understands the challenges facing her constituents. In the Oregon State Legislature, Janelle has been a leader on the CHIPs legislation to encourage businesses to come to the state and has worked hard to pass bipartisan legislation and create economic opportunities for Oregonians. Janelle previously defeated the current GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in 2016 and 2018 races for the Oregon State House and is the candidate best positioned to defeat her again in the 2024 general election.&nbsp;“Janelle has the skills, experience, and track record necessary to flip this crucial seat in 2024,” said New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster. “That’s why NewDems are excited to endorse her for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. Janelle has a deep understanding of her community and has been on the frontlines working to tackle the issues facing Oregonians, including lowering health care costs, protecting fundamental freedoms, and ensuring families have the tools necessary to thrive in this economy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“As a battleground member, I know firsthand what it takes to win a tough race. Janelle is the best candidate to turn this seat blue,” said NewDem Recruitment Co-Chair Pat Ryan. “I look forward to working with Janelle to flip this seat and deliver for Americans across the country.”"I’m thrilled to earn this endorsement from NewDem Action Fund,” said Janelle Bynum. “As a small business owner, engineer, and legislator, I’ve delivered for Oregon by bringing people together and finding common ground. I’ll do the same in Congress, building upon our work expanding health care access, supporting local economies from Oregon City to Bend and creating more housing. Together, we’ll flip this seat and the House by defeating Lori Chavez-DeRemer — just like I’ve done twice before."###The New Democrat Coalition counts more than forty percent of the House Democratic caucus as Members. The nearly 100 NewDems represent a central core of the Democratic Party and advocate within Congress, and the party as a whole, for innovative approaches and constructive solutions to move America forward. Formed by Members of the New Democrat Coalition, the NewDem Action Fund helps re-elect NewDems and elect new, like-minded leaders who can help develop a positive policy agenda and message.

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SALEM, Ore. - Today, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fbynum&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0a58c67019b147e82fad08da9caf8896%7C2981591d58a44e668c5058aec861d3eb%7C0%7C0%7C637994575881946023%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oWAxQTLq2nxh0aKaCrOME8wRWxyvf71m7vh7m7rpgSs%3D&amp;reserved=0">Representative Janelle Bynum</a> (D-Clackamas County), newly appointed chair of the House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business, invited state and local leaders to discuss ways Oregon can champion businesses of all sizes, expand broadband, bolster the growing semiconductor sector, and support the sports industry.&nbsp;