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Oregon · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Janelle S Bynum Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, former state legislator, engineer, and business owner Full profile → Andrea Townsend Pacific Green Andrea Townsend is the Pacific Green Party candidate for Oregon's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Patti Adair Republican, Libertarian Republican nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Janelle Bynum for Oregon's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueJanelle S Bynum
Democratic
Andrea Townsend
Pacific Green
Patti Adair
Republican, Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports strengthening the economy, lowering costs, and creating jobs Supports economy that uplifts working people and excluded communities Supports tax cuts, business growth, and anti-corruption measures
HousingSupports expanding housing affordability and homeownership access Supports deeply affordable social housing and tenant protections Supported local affordable housing and safe-stay funding
Health careno sourced position Supports universal health care (Green Party position) Supports affordable healthcare; opposes Medicare for All
ImmigrationOpposes ICE funding without accountability and major reforms no sourced position Supports border security and stopping fentanyl
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting reproductive rights no sourced position No direct abortion statement; reportedly opposed county abortion coverage
EducationSupports improving access to high-quality education no sourced position no sourced position
Climate & energySupports science-based climate action and clean energy investment Prioritizes confronting climate change and ecological protection Supports sustainable natural resources and Big Tech transparency on air/water quality
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement but opposes politically motivated policing no sourced position Supports increased law enforcement funding and community safety
Taxes & budgetVoted against Republican budget and tax legislation no sourced position Supports permanent tax exemptions for tips, overtime, and Social Security; expand Child Tax Credit
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes voter ID documentation requirements as a poll tax Supports ranked-choice voting and electoral reform no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military but opposes politicized defense legislation Supports ending war and redirecting military resources; backs BDS no sourced position

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