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<h3>A mother of four children and a small business owner of restaurants, Janelle Bynum knows our community and works hard for us. It’s what her parents taught her to do.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/4c2cbb19-d2cb-4807-9117-98006069fc98/2bcd8947-9306-4011-a3dc-4886d4428a01/2bcd8947-9306-4011-a3dc-4886d4428a01.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C900&amp;w=1500" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The daughter of teachers, her parents taught Janelle that education was the key to a better, safer world. When drug violence threatened her inner city neighborhood in Washington, DC, Janelle put that ideal into practice. She earned scholarships and put herself through school, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and her Master’s degree in Business Administration.Today, Janelle and her husband, Mark, live in Happy Valley with their children. Janelle operates her family’s small business, running four restaurants in our community. In her restaurants, Janelle continues to embody those ideals taught to her early in life, mentoring her employees, providing scholarships to continue their education and encouraging them to dream big.Janelle’s work has always been about reaching out and helping people get ahead, serving as our State Representative, and now running for Congress – she’s doing just that.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/4c2cbb19-d2cb-4807-9117-98006069fc98/220bc3d4-6f8c-4763-8166-096a0ad33e37/220bc3d4-6f8c-4763-8166-096a0ad33e37.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C620%2C363&amp;w=1500" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Janelle’s been working hard for us – lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting women’s reproductive freedom, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, building more affordable housing and addressing homelessness, taking on the climate crisis and finding pathways for all of our young people to get ahead – whether they’re pursuing a four-year degree or degree in career and technical education.&nbsp; Janelle’s not afraid to stand up to anyone to ensure Oregonians get ahead.&nbsp;

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 CONTACT: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com&nbsp;</a>HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement on the ongoing teachers’ strike: “As the daughter of public school teachers, I know firsthand the sacrifices our educators make to transform our children’s lives. As a mom to four children, one of whom has special needs, I understand what it means to have a teacher who is doing everything they can while not receiving the support they need. That is unacceptable to me. Teachers do some of the most critical work in this state, and when they speak up, our leaders should listen.&nbsp; That’s why I met with teachers yesterday to learn more about the impact large class sizes, overwhelming workloads, and skyrocketing costs are having on their ability to address the individual needs of each student. To make matters worse, the educators I met with tell me they are still helping students recover from the loss of classroom time during the pandemic.&nbsp;I’ll work towards these values not just as a legislator, but as a daughter of teachers, a parent, and as a working mom who understands the challenges parents face when schools are closed and our dreams for them get a little bit harder to realize. It is only by bringing these kinds of shared experiences to the table that parties can bargain in good faith, ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to truly meet the opportunity our public schools promise.”###

HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement on the ongoing teachers’ strike...

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Janelle Bynum Statement on Portland Association of Teachers Strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp; October, 26 2023&nbsp; CONTACT: Blakely Wall, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp;Gov. Kotek: “Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”&nbsp;Oregon Governor Tina Kotek broke the norm to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janellebynum.com/endorsements">endorse</a> State Representative Janelle Bynum in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 6th Congressional seat, currently held by vulnerable Republican extremist Lori Chavez-DeRemer.&nbsp;In case you missed it:&nbsp;Oregon Capital Chronicle: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-endorses-janelle-bynum-for-congress/">Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek endorses Janelle Bynum for Congress</a>&nbsp; Julia Shumway | October 24, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will back state Rep. Janelle Bynum in her run for Congress, placing a heavy thumb on the scale in a hotly contested Democratic primary.&nbsp;</li><li>Democrats, both statewide and nationally, consider defeating Chavez-DeRemer a top priority.&nbsp;</li><li>“Who we send to Congress to represent Oregon is incredibly important, especially now when our values are under attack at the federal level,” Kotek said in a statement. “Oregonians deserve a leader who shares their beliefs and puts our families before politics when it matters most. That’s why we need to elect Janelle – a leader with the tenacity, compassion and commitment to deliver real results for Oregon families.”&nbsp;</li><li>Kotek praised Bynum’s “bipartisan track record” in the state House on issues including gun violence prevention, affordable housing and reproductive rights. Bynum has served in the House since 2017, and she twice beat current U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in legislative races.&nbsp;</li><li>Kotek is the latest high-profile Oregon Democrat to get behind Bynum, joining U.S. Reps. Andrea Salinas and Suzanne Bonamici, state Treasurer Tobias Read, several state senators and 21 Democratic state&nbsp;</li><li>representatives.&nbsp;</li><li>“From our time serving together as state representatives to now, Governor Kotek knows that I’ll never shy away from the fight for Oregonians,” Bynum said. “The</li><li>last few weeks of chaos and dysfunction have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Republican extremists like Lori Chavez-DeRemer are incapable of governing with our community’s best interests in mind, and our district needs a change.”&nbsp;</li><li>Polling and fundraising show a close race between Bynum and McLeod-Skinner, with Peterson trailing the two Democratic frontrunners. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district, which stretches from Bend to east Portland.&nbsp;</li></ul>Willamette Week: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/10/24/rep-janelle-bynum-scores-endorsement-from-gov-tina-kotek-in-highly-competitive-fifth-congressional-district-primary/">Rep. Janelle Bynum Scores Endorsement From Gov. Tina Kotek in Highly Competitive 5th Congressional District Primary</a>&nbsp; October 24, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Gov. Tina Kotek endorsed state <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janellebynum.com/">Rep. Janelle Bynum</a> (D-Happy Valley) today in what will be a hotly contested Democratic primary in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.&nbsp;</li><li>Bynum, now in her fourth term in the Oregon House, is competing with Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Metro Council President Lynn Peterson for the nomination and the opportunity to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.)&nbsp;</li><li>The 5th District belonged to Democrats from 1997 to 2023. In the 2022 Democratic primary, McLeod-Skinner, a lawyer and engineer from Terrebone, knocked off incumbent U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) before losing in the general election to Chavez-DeRemer, the former mayor of Happy Valley.&nbsp;</li><li>Democrats hold about a 25,000-voter registration advantage in the district (about 5% of voters) and so are eager to try to reclaim the seat next year, when national pundits expect the 5th District to be among the most closely contested in the nation. All of that makes an early endorsement from Kotek particularly valuable to Bynum, who served with Kotek in the Oregon House—and publicly challenged the then-House speaker to create space for people of color to lead.&nbsp;</li><li>“Today, I’m excited to endorse Janelle Bynum,” Kotek said. “With a bipartisan track record in the statehouse to prove it—on everything from gun violence prevention and affordable housing initiatives to reproductive rights—Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”&nbsp;</li><li>“I’m proud to have earned Gov. Kotek’s endorsement,” Bynum said. “Our district needs a change. I’m ready to bring Oregonians’ concerns to the forefront on the federal level, focus on delivering the resources my neighbors need, and get Congress working again.”</li></ul>Daily Kos: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/25/2201401/-Morning-Digest-Maine-could-vote-to-transform-private-utilities-into-power-company-run-by-public">Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum</a> October 25, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>State Rep. Janelle Bynum on Tuesday publicized an endorsement from Gov. Tina Kotek ahead of next year's Democratic primary to face freshman GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.&nbsp;</li><li>Bynum beat [Chavez-DeRemer]in 2016 and 2018 to win her seat in the legislature.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Cascadia Advocate: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&amp;q=https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2023/10/watch-three-or-05-democratic-contenders-make-the-case-for-their-partys-nomination.html&amp;ust=1698447060000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1N8SNcA656tb0ckFIPBZFL&amp;hl=en&amp;source=gmail">Watch three OR-05 Democratic contenders make the case for their party’s nomination</a>&nbsp; October 21, 2023&nbsp;<ul><li>Democrats would very much like to take OR-05 back next year and help elect a Democratic majority in the United States House of Representatives. Chavez-DeRemer is the only Republican member of Congress from the Pacific Northwest who is considered to be at risk of losing her seat, because the other seats held by Republicans are all in districts that have very conservative electorates.&nbsp;</li><li>The Democratic Party of Oregon gave Bynum, McLeod-Skinner, and Peterson the opportunity to make a pitch to Summit attendees during a nearly hourlong forum moderated by recently elected DPO Chair Rosa Colquitt.&nbsp;</li><li>The forum consisted of opening statements, questions asked by Colquitt which were provided to the candidates in advance, and closing statements.&nbsp;</li><li>Janelle Bynum told attendees that she is known for showing up and taking action, citing her tradition of taco town halls, where people invite her to a town hall opportunity and provide tacos for attendees to enjoy.&nbsp;</li><li>All candidates affirmed that they will be strong, pro-labor U.S. representatives. Bynum spoke about her upbringing, mentioning her parents and how they were furloughed numerous times. Bynum is a champion for paid family leave and providing pathways for young people to enter the building trades.&nbsp;</li><li>The third question was about climate damage. Bynum said she thinks about the issue from the perspective of a mom working to leave a better planet behind for her children. She’d also like to make Oregon a hub for clean energy and show how a pivot away from fossil fuels can be realized.</li><li>“We’ve all gathered here today for the very same reason. Elections have consequences, and we cannot afford another Lori Chavez-DeRemer term. With her representing us in Congress, our voices aren’t at the table. The needs of our community aren’t being prioritized. And instead, we have a representative who’s more interested in pleasing the extreme members of her party and special interests than anyone else than actually legislating.”&nbsp;</li><li>“The numbers don’t lie. I’m the only one that has beaten her twice and will beat her again. That’s because the toughest challenges of our time, whether it be climate or housing or safety, I will always bring people together.”&nbsp;</li><li>“We will always have tough discussions and we will always find common ground. And because of that ethos, I have an actual track record of tangible success.” Because parents recognize when their kids are learning, community members know when their community is safer, commuters recognize when their drive to work gets a little bit better, and working people are excited about the investments in the economy and the creation of good jobs close to home.&nbsp;</li><li>“Our children are watching as their fates are being decided in our halls of power. Decision makers should be the adults in the room. And sadly, that’s not the case. Our children deserve better. And Oregon deserves better. And that’s why I’m running for Congress.”&nbsp;</li></ul>###

Gov. Kotek: “Janelle is the type of change we need to see in D.C. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”

Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum in OR-05&nbsp;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, press@janellebynum.comChavez-DeRemer Helps Elect Speaker Mike Johnson, an Anti-Abortion, Election-Denying GOP Extremist, Who Pledged to Slash Social Security and MedicareHappy Valley, OR — Today, state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement after House Republicans selected Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker: “Republicans like Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer have made it perfectly clear they are not interested in governing or finding bipartisan solutions to our most pressing problems. She has continued to side with the most extreme factions of her party, bolstering a far-right MAGA extremist Speaker who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pass a national abortion ban with no exceptions, and decimate Social Security and Medicare. She’s another rubber stamp to her party’s extreme agenda and not in the business of serving Oregon — that’s I’ll defeat her again in November.”BACKGROUND:Chavez-DeRemer’s pick for speaker pushed for a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-johnson-abortion-house-speaker/">total abortion ban without exceptions</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/BBKogan/status/1717188682589847623">led efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mike-johnson-house-speaker-republican-nominee-what-know-rcna122114">was named “the most important architect of the Electoral College objections.”</a> Chavez-DeRemer’s positions fall out of step with the majority of OR-05, one of the top flip opportunities in the nation. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her twice before. Bynum has won the support of Governor Tina Kotek, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, the Congressional Black Caucus, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, and Oregon Majority Whip Julie Fahey.###

Chavez-DeRemer Helps Elect Speaker Mike Johnson, an Anti-Abortion, Election-Denying GOP Extremist, Who Pledged to Slash Social Security and Medicare

Janelle Bynum Statement on Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Support for Far-Right Speaker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall, press@janellebynum.comToday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her endorsement of State Representative Janelle Bynum in the primary race to take on Lori Chavez-Deremer for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Governor Kotek joins Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, and over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats in endorsing State Representative Bynum.“Today, I’m excited to endorse Janelle Bynum to be the next Congresswoman from Oregon’s 5th District,” said Governor Kotek. “Who we send to Congress to represent Oregon is incredibly important, especially now when our values are under attack at the federal level. Oregonians deserve a leader who shares their beliefs and puts our families before politics when it matters most. That’s why we need to elect Janelle – a leader with the tenacity, compassion, and commitment to deliver real results for Oregon families. With a bipartisan track record in the state house to prove it – on everything from gun violence prevention and affordable housing initiatives to reproductive rights – Janelle is the type of change we need to see in DC. She’ll give Oregon families the representation they deserve in the halls of Congress.”“I’m proud to have earned Governor Kotek’s endorsement in this fight for Oregon families,” said State Representative Bynum. “From our time serving together as state representatives to now, Governor Kotek knows that I’ll never shy away from the fight for Oregonians. The last few weeks of chaos and dysfunction have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Republican extremists like Lori Chavez-DeRemer are incapable of governing with our community’s best interests in mind, and our district needs a change. I’m ready to bring Oregonians’ concerns to the forefront on the federal level, focus on delivering the resources my neighbors need, and get Congress working again.”###

Today, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her endorsement of State Representative Janelle Bynum in the primary race to take on Lori Chavez-Deremer for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.

Governor Tina Kotek Endorses Janelle Bynum for Congress in Oregon's 5th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall press@janellebynum.comHAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLFWEka8uHw">12th Biennial Oregon Summit’s Congressional District 5 forum</a>, Janelle Bynum demonstrated she’s the only candidate equipped to defeat Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer. During the forum’s opening statement, Bynum underscored why she has been able to defeat Chavez-DeRemer every time she’s faced her:<h4>“For the past seven years, as an elected representative in Salem, I have looked at every bill with the lens: Will it make Oregon better and create opportunities for our children? For our sons and daughters? Will it advance civil rights?” Bynum said. “Not Lori. She makes her decisions with a very different set of criteria: will it help me? Will it help my far-right MAGA Republican donors?”</h4>Throughout her seven years in elected office, Bynum has always prioritized transparent and accessible leadership, in contrast to Chavez-DeRemer, who has declined to hold in-person town halls. <h4>“Unlike Lori, I make sure my constituents set the agenda,” Bynum said. “The proof is in the pudding — I’m known for knocking doors, I’m known for making phone calls, and I’m known for showing up.”</h4>A daughter of union teachers and mother of a former SEIU and UFCW member, Bynum reiterated her strong support for the labor community. <h4>“The gains you make today [in labor] last for 40 to 50 years,” Bynum said. “That’s why I spend time with the building trades — talking to members about how they want high-quality jobs, and how they want their kids to enjoy the benefits of the universities, hospitals, and roads they’re helping build — and legislating on their priorities.”</h4>For Bynum, the impact of the climate crisis hits close to home. During the debate, she sounded the alarm on taking climate action now. <h4>“That’s why I’m not waiting until I get to Washington to be a part of the solution,” Bynum said. “I’m sponsoring a bill to make Oregon the hub for clean energy technology in this country. We can be leaders in reducing our carbon footprint and creating good-paying union jobs while fighting the crisis.” </h4>Bynum’s leadership has always been a love letter to Oregon’s children. She spoke on the importance of putting Oregon’s children first and paying opportunity forward in her closing.<h4>“At the end of the day, it’s about our children,” Bynum said. “Our children are watching as their fates are being decided in our halls of power. Decisionmakers should be the adults in the room, and sadly that’s not the case.”</h4><h4>REMINDER: In 2022, Bynum outperformed the Democratic congressional candidate by 3.9 points in the overlapping precincts between Oregon’s 5th congressional district and the 39th State House District. </h4>OR-05 is one of the top flip opportunities in the nation. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Lori Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her twice before. Bynum has won the support of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, the Congressional Black Caucus, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, and Oregon Majority Whip Julie Fahey.##

HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Today, during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLFWEka8uHw">12th Biennial Oregon Summit’s Congressional District 5 forum</a>, Janelle Bynum demonstrated she’s the only candidate equipped to defeat Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

RECAP: At DPO Forum, Janelle Bynum Shows She’s the Best Candidate to Flip OR-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>OR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for CongressHappy Valley, OR — In case you missed it, Oregon State Representative and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum is building momentum as she looks to defeat Lori Chavez-Deremer for the third time in her career. In addition to raising $187,000 in the latest quarter, Bynum earned endorsements from Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Dan Rayfield, Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Julie Fahey, state Sen. Lew Frederick, state Sen. Kayse Jama, former state Sen. Margaret Carter, former state Sen. Avel Gordley, former state Sen. Bob Boyer, and former state Rep. Brian Clem.In addition to her Q3 haul:<ul><li>Bynum leads the Democratic primary in COH with $217,842.</li><li>Bynum leads the Democratic primary with a total raise of $288,194.97 this cycle.&nbsp;</li><li>70% of Bynum’s contributions came from donors in Oregon.</li></ul><h4>“I’m excited to support my friend Janelle Bynum for Congress,” Read said. “Throughout her entire career, Janelle has always put people before politics to deliver real, sustained change in our communities and go the extra mile to ensure people are heard. When service calls, Janelle always answers — she is the best choice for Oregon’s 5th congressional district.”</h4><h4>“Oregon needs an effective leader who will never back down from a challenge and solve the most critical issues facing our communities,” Rayfield said. “I’ve seen that resolve in my friend and colleague Janelle Bynum, whose determination has helped us support critical housing development, enhance mental health services, and address the climate crisis. She has been an excellent partner when it comes to advancing common-sense legislation, and she will continue to be an excellent partner in Congress.”</h4><h4>“In our seven years serving together in the Oregon state legislature, Janelle Bynum has proven to be deeply compassionate, knowledgeable , and honest.” Fahey said. “In Congress Janelle will be a champion for working families, women and children, and will defend reproductive freedom, support small businesses, and improve public education. I can’t wait to see her get to work on day one.”</h4><h4>“I’m honored to earn the support of State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, Majority Leader Julie Fahey, my colleagues and former elected leaders,” Bynum said. “Oregon is well served by their esteemed leadership, and I value their partnership in ensuring our communities thrive and paying opportunity forward for our future generations. I’m looking forward to continuing to work together.”</h4>Previously, Bynum earned endorsements from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, and New Dem Action Fund. She now has support from 21 Oregon state house members and five Oregon state senators — the support of over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats.OR-05 is a top priority for Democrats, and represents a critical opportunity to flip the U.S. House blue. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her in 2016 and 2018.&nbsp;##

OR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for Congress

ICYMI: Janelle Bynum Leads Democratic Primary in Cash on Hand, Raises $187,589 in Q3, And Adds Distinguished Oregon Leaders to Growing Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall press@janellebynum.comOR Treasurer Tobias Read, OR House Speaker Rayfield, OR Majority Leader Julie Fahey Among Leaders Who Enthusiastically Support Bynum for CongressHappy Valley, OR — Today, Oregon state Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum announced she earned the endorsements of Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Dan Rayfield, Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Julie Fahey, state Sen. Lew Frederick, state Sen. Kayse Jama, former state Sen. Margaret Carter, former state Sen. Avel Gordley, former state Sen. Bob Boyer, and former state Rep. Brian Clem.<h4>“I’m excited to support my friend Janelle Bynum for Congress,” Read said. “Throughout her entire career, Janelle has always put people before politics to deliver real, sustained change in our communities and go the extra mile to ensure people are heard. When service calls, Janelle always answers — she is the best choice for Oregon’s 5th congressional district.”</h4><h4>“Oregon needs an effective leader who will never back down from a challenge and solve the most critical issues facing our communities,” Rayfield said. “I’ve seen that resolve in my friend and colleague Janelle Bynum, whose determination has helped us support critical housing development, enhance mental health services, and address the climate crisis. She has been an excellent partner when it comes to advancing common-sense legislation, and she will continue to be an excellent partner in Congress.”</h4><h4>“In our seven years serving together in the Oregon state legislature, Janelle Bynum has proven to be deeply compassionate, knowledgeable , and honest.” Fahey said. “In Congress Janelle will be a champion for working families, women and children, and will defend reproductive freedom, support small businesses, and improve public education. I can’t wait to see her get to work on day one.”</h4><h4>“I’m honored to earn the support of State Treasurer Tobias Read, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield, Majority Leader Julie Fahey, my colleagues and former elected leaders,” Bynum said. “Oregon is well served by their esteemed leadership, and I value their partnership in ensuring our communities thrive and paying opportunity forward for our future generations. I’m looking forward to continuing to work together.”</h4>Previously, Bynum announced endorsements from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, and New Dem Action Fund. She now has support from 21 Oregon state house members and five Oregon state senators. Bynum now has the support of over 60 percent of the Oregon House Democrats.OR-05 is a top priority for Democrats, and represents a critical opportunity to flip the U.S. House blue. Bynum is uniquely positioned to defeat Chavez-DeRemer, having bested her in 2016 and 2018.##

Janelle Bynum Adds Distinguished Oregon Leaders to Growing Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2023 CONTACT: Blakely Wall <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@janellebynum.com">press@janellebynum.com</a>&nbsp; Happy Valley, OR — Today, upon Congress avoiding a government shutdown, State Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement:“Today, Congress was able to avert a government shutdown because Democrats stood firm against Republicans’ extreme agenda. But Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her colleagues brought us to a precipice we never should have faced in the first place — jeopardizing veterans, law enforcement officers, women, children, seniors, and hard-working Oregonians.&nbsp;“Republican extremists in Congress should be ashamed of themselves. They’ve made their priorities loud and clear — that politics and power are more important to them than American people.&nbsp;“My ethos has never changed. As a legislator, when we need to make difficult decisions, I’ll always set aside differences to work with my colleagues and deliver for my community. Leadership should never be about pleasing party bosses and side shows.“Oregon deserves better than Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and I’m committed to providing just that.”While Bynum has been <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/opinion-teachers-tacos-and-good-governance-government-shutdown-lessons-from-oregon/article_1660fd34-5e0e-11ee-a933-73fd14cbb677.html">calling for bipartisanship and pragmatic leadership</a> in the face of Republican dysfunction, Chavez-DeRemer <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">voted in favor of a bill</a> that would have slashed funding for the FBI and the DEA, critical infrastructure projects, health clinics, wildfire prevention, and many more critical resources in Oregon.&nbsp;##

Happy Valley, OR — Today, upon Congress avoiding a government shutdown, State Rep. and Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Bynum released the following statement:

Janelle Bynum Statement on Congress Averting a Government Shutdown

State Rep. Janelle Bynum compares the likely shutdown of the federal government, which could begin Sunday, Oct. 1, to the Republican walkout of the 2023 Oregon legislative session.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 16, 2023 Contact: Emma Weir, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Emma@NewDemActionFund.com">Emma@NewDemActionFund.com</a> State Representative Janelle Bynum is Running to Defeat GOP Incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Help Democrats Take Back the Majority in 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund announced its endorsement of Oregon State Representative Janelle Bynum for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. As an engineer, state legislator, mother of four and successful small business owner who worked hard to put herself through school, Janelle knows and understands the challenges facing her constituents. In the Oregon State Legislature, Janelle has been a leader on the CHIPs legislation to encourage businesses to come to the state and has worked hard to pass bipartisan legislation and create economic opportunities for Oregonians. Janelle previously defeated the current GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in 2016 and 2018 races for the Oregon State House and is the candidate best positioned to defeat her again in the 2024 general election.&nbsp;“Janelle has the skills, experience, and track record necessary to flip this crucial seat in 2024,” said New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster. “That’s why NewDems are excited to endorse her for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District. Janelle has a deep understanding of her community and has been on the frontlines working to tackle the issues facing Oregonians, including lowering health care costs, protecting fundamental freedoms, and ensuring families have the tools necessary to thrive in this economy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“As a battleground member, I know firsthand what it takes to win a tough race. Janelle is the best candidate to turn this seat blue,” said NewDem Recruitment Co-Chair Pat Ryan. “I look forward to working with Janelle to flip this seat and deliver for Americans across the country.”"I’m thrilled to earn this endorsement from NewDem Action Fund,” said Janelle Bynum. “As a small business owner, engineer, and legislator, I’ve delivered for Oregon by bringing people together and finding common ground. I’ll do the same in Congress, building upon our work expanding health care access, supporting local economies from Oregon City to Bend and creating more housing. Together, we’ll flip this seat and the House by defeating Lori Chavez-DeRemer — just like I’ve done twice before."###The New Democrat Coalition counts more than forty percent of the House Democratic caucus as Members. The nearly 100 NewDems represent a central core of the Democratic Party and advocate within Congress, and the party as a whole, for innovative approaches and constructive solutions to move America forward. Formed by Members of the New Democrat Coalition, the NewDem Action Fund helps re-elect NewDems and elect new, like-minded leaders who can help develop a positive policy agenda and message.

State Representative Janelle Bynum is Running to Defeat GOP Incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Help Democrats Take Back the Majority in 2024

NewDem Action Fund Endorses Janelle Bynum for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District

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SALEM, Ore. - Today, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fbynum&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0a58c67019b147e82fad08da9caf8896%7C2981591d58a44e668c5058aec861d3eb%7C0%7C0%7C637994575881946023%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oWAxQTLq2nxh0aKaCrOME8wRWxyvf71m7vh7m7rpgSs%3D&amp;reserved=0">Representative Janelle Bynum</a> (D-Clackamas County), newly appointed chair of the House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business, invited state and local leaders to discuss ways Oregon can champion businesses of all sizes, expand broadband, bolster the growing semiconductor sector, and support the sports industry.&nbsp;

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