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R Republican, Libertarian · U.S. House 5, Oregon · Nov 3, 2026

Patti
Adair

Republican nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Janelle Bynum for Oregon's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026

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13
positions
8
endorsements
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Background

Patti Adair is a Deschutes County commissioner who was elected to that office in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She was born in Pendleton, Oregon, grew up on her family's ranch near Heppner, and currently lives on a horse ranch in Sisters with her husband. 124

Before entering politics, Adair worked as an auditor and full-cycle accountant at Moss Adams and holds a CPA license earned through Central Washington University. She graduated from Heppner High School and holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Oregon. 24

Adair is the Republican nominee for Oregon's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election, having won the Republican primary. She is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Janelle Bynum. 91112

At a glance

Party
Republican, Libertarian
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Oregon
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Deschutes County Commissioner
Website
pattiforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 14
    debate
    Adair and Bynum scheduled to debate on Bend-based KTVZ

    A debate between Adair and Rep. Bynum was scheduled for October 14 on Bend-based KTVZ. Adair's September 21 campaign statement and the Oregon Capital Chronicle both referenced this planned event; whether it took place was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

    Commissioner Patti Adair Condemns Congresswoman Janelle Bynum For Vote Against The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    KATU publishes one-on-one 'Your Voice Your Vote' interview with Adair

    KATU published a separate one-on-one interview with Adair as part of its 'Your Voice Your Vote' election coverage, alongside a similar interview with Rep. Bynum.

    'Your Voice Your Vote': Bynum, Adair running in Oregon's 5th Congressional District · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    debate
    Adair and Bynum participate in League of Women Voters forum in Redmond

    Adair and Rep. Bynum appeared at a forum at Ridgeview High School in Redmond, hosted by the League of Women Voters and moderated by KTVZ's Spencer Sacks. The event was streamed online.

    Decision 2026: WATCH - League of Women Voters' Forum Featuring Rep. Janelle Bynum and Patti Adair · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    Adair reported to have raised about $424,000 vs. Bynum's ~$3.8 million as of late June

    Central Oregon Daily reported Adair had raised approximately $424,000 as of late June, compared to nearly $3.8 million for incumbent Rep. Bynum, highlighting a substantial fundraising gap in the race.

    Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 23
    news
    Right Now Oregon reports Adair criticism of Bynum's fraud-enforcement bill vote

    Right Now Oregon covered Adair's public criticism of Rep. Bynum for voting against the bipartisan National Fraud Enforcement Division Act, amplifying the campaign's attack on Bynum's record.

    Bynum Votes No on Bipartisan Fraud Enforcement Bill, Draws ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    news
    H.R. 9576 (National Fraud Enforcement Division Act) passes House 352–72; Bynum votes no

    The House passed H.R. 9576 by a 352–72 bipartisan vote on September 16. Rep. Janelle Bynum voted against the bill, a vote that Adair would soon publicly criticize.

    Commissioner Patti Adair Condemns Congresswoman Janelle Bynum For Vote Against The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. May 19
    filing
    Adair wins Republican primary, advances to November general election ballot

    Patti Adair advanced from the Republican primary on May 19 and secured her place on the November 3 general-election ballot in Oregon's 5th Congressional District.

    Patti Adair, Republican OR - Inbox.GOP · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Rob Imhoff other
    Business owner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPS) organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Bev Clarno official
    Former Oregon Secretary of State. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Christine Drazan official
    Oregon State Senator. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Diane Linthicum official
    Oregon State Senator. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Lynn Findley official
    Former Oregon State Senator. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Matt Bunch official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Bobby Levy official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Kevin Mannix official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Oregon Farm Bureau organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • George Endicott official
    Former Redmond Mayor. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Oregon Young Republicans organization
    Also referred to as 'Young Republicans of Oregon' in iVoterGuide. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Bruce Starr official
    Oregon Senate Minority Leader. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Mike McLane official
    Oregon State Senator. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Todd Nash official
    Oregon State Senator. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Ed Diehl official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Alek Skarlatos official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Mark Owens official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • E. Werner Reschke official
    Oregon State Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Tony DeBone official
    Deschutes County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Danielle Bethell official
    Marion County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Lyle Mordhorst official
    Polk County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Kelly Simmelink official
    Jefferson County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Daniel Dorran official
    Umatilla County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Susan Hemreck official
    Crook County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Paul Anderes official
    Union County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • David Loveall official
    Lane County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Patty Dorroh official
    Harney County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • David Henslee official
    Former Klamath Falls police chief and former Klamath County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Scott Keyser official
    Molalla Mayor. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Tim McLain official
    Former Oregon State Police Superintendent. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Josh Lair other
    Director of community development at Ideal Option. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Ty Rupert official
    Deschutes County Sheriff. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Colm Willis official
    Marion County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Will Tucker official
    Linn County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Jeremy Gordon official
    Polk County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • John Shafer official
    Umatilla County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Casey Garrett official
    Columbia County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • R. Matthew Scarfo official
    Union County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Derrick DeGroot official
    Klamath County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Joe Dabulski Jr. official
    Sherman County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Ben West official
    Clackamas County Commissioner. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Bill Kuhn official
    Deschutes County Treasurer. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. pattiforcongress.com
  • Log Cabin Republicans organization
    Listed on Log Cabin Republicans 2026 endorsed-candidates page for OR-05; endorsement also posted about on October 9, 2026. logcabin.org · Oct 9, 2026
  • Maggie's List organization
    Maggie's List announced endorsement of Adair in Oregon's 5th Congressional District; date is from the publication date of the announcement page. maggieslist.org · Aug 27, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$424K
Spent
$289K
Cash on hand
$135K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OR05242(opens in a new tab)

Sources 13

  1. [1] 'Your Voice Your Vote': Bynum, Adair running in Oregon's 5th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Decision 2026: WATCH - League of Women Voters' Forum Featuring Rep. Janelle Bynum and Patti Adair(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Endorsements | Patti Adair for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Record & Priorities - Patti Adair for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] Voters' Pamphlet General Election 2026 for Deschutes County(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] Bynum Votes No on Bipartisan Fraud Enforcement Bill, Draws ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] Commissioner Patti Adair Condemns Congresswoman Janelle Bynum For Vote Against The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Patti Adair for U.S. House, Oregon District 5 | 2026 Voter ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  11. [11] Patti Adair, Republican OR - Inbox.GOP(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  12. [12] Maggie's List Backs Six Conservative Women, Including ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  13. [13] The Case Against Patti Adair - DCCC(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
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