Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janelle Bynum ✓ | 70,294 | 82.0% | |
| Zeva Rosenbaum | 14,951 | 17.4% |
Republican Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patti Adair ✓ | 43,524 | 59.6% | |
| Jonathan Lockwood | 28,984 | 39.7% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Janelle Bynum Nominee Incumbent
DemocratAverage is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 OR-05 House race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates it Lean D, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
When is the 2026 OR-05 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Portland suburbs; flipped D 2024
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- FAIRSHAKE Dem-aligned $1,020,173
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $15,875
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $125
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