Bynum currently holds an 8,575 vote edge over Chavez-DeRemer across the district, which covers all or portions of six counties. Bynum built her edge by winning far more votes over her Republican rival in Multnomah (14,400 vote edge) and Clackamas (nearly 9,000 votes) counties, as well as in Deschutes County (8,700).

Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, has declared victory in the race for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.

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

U.S. House Rep.-elect Janelle Bynum delivered a victory speech at her campaign headquarters in Happy Valley Friday. Bynum, a Democrat, thanked her supporters and campaign workers and outlined her vision for the position she will take over from Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Dave Killen / The Oregonian

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

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

DeRemer, the freshman incumbent, is trying to fend off a challenge from Democratic state lawmaker Janelle Bynum.

Bynum will make history as Oregon's first Black representative. “I am beyond honored,” Bynum said in a statement on Friday. “My work has always been a love letter to Oregons

Janelle Bynum declares victory in Oregon's 5th District, poised to be the state's first Black Congress member.

State Representative Janelle Bynum released a statement Friday declaring victory in Oregon's 5th Congressional District.

Janelle Bynum, the Democratic challenger to Republican congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has declared victory in the race for Oregon's 5th District, becoming the first Black congresswoman in Oregon's history.