Two years ago, Oregon's congressional districts were redrawn, and former Happy Valley Mayor Lori Chavez-Deremer flipped the 5th district seat, which had been held by Democrats since 1997, for Republicans. Now she's trying to hold onto that seat, while Democrats are hoping Oregon state representative Janelle Bynum can flip it back.

KGW’s Straight Talk with Laural Porter

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Oregon's 5th congressional district race among closest watched in US

OCT 25, 202424 MIN
KGW’s Straight Talk with Laural Porter

Oregon's 5th congressional district race among closest watched in US

OCT 25, 202424 MIN

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Two years ago, Oregon's congressional districts were redrawn, and former Happy Valley Mayor Lori Chavez-Deremer flipped the 5th district seat, which had been held by Democrats since 1997, for Republicans. Now she's trying to hold onto that seat, while Democrats are hoping Oregon state representative Janelle Bynum can flip it back.