Oregon's U.S. House Race: Bynum Leads in Pre-Primary Campaign Spending
U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Clackamas County, has outspent her Republican challengers in the lead-up to the May primary for Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Bynum reported raising over $96,000 and spending $138,250 between April 1 and April 29, leaving her with more than $2.2 million in her campaign account. Her district is considered one of Oregon's most competitive, having previously defeated Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer by nearly 11,000 votes in 2024. Patti Adair, a Republican contender, raised over $23,400 and spent about $113,500 in April, making her campaign the second-highest in spending. Other candidates, including Monique DeSpain and Andrea Salinas, also reported significant fundraising and spending activities. 
