Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre, Emma Baker, Neil Berg, Andrew Chavez, Michael Beswetherick, Mat

Surrounded by a hastily assembled group of campaign volunteers, Democrat Janelle Bynum declared victory in Oregon’s closest congressional race.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is being challenged by state Rep. Janelle Bynum for Oregon's 5th Congressional District seat.

Axios Visuals Oregon's 5th Congressional District race is shaping up to be a key battleground in the fight for a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives next year. State of play: Incumbent Republican U.

The two-year seat is currently held by Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer. State Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Happy Valley, challenged her for re-election. Bynum previously defeated Chavez-DeRemer twice to represent Oregon House District 51 in the Oregon Legislature.

The battle for Oregon’s 5th District between Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum continues post-Election Day as votes are tallied.

Salinas was expected to have the advantage in Oregon’s 6th District in a rematch against her 2022 opponent Mike Erickson.

Democratic State Rep. Janelle Bynum declared victory in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District on Friday, though the race remains close and has not been called by the Associated Press.

Incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and challenger Janelle Bynum were engaged in a toss-up race with national significance.