PORTLAND, Ore. — 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.
The new fifth district covers Linn County, most of Clackamas, Deschutes, and parts of Multnomah and Marion counties. Republicans are trying to hold onto their narrow majority in the House, and putting a lot of effort into the race, including an appearance Thursday by House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson.
But Chavez-Deremer said that despite being a Republican and endorsing former president Donald Trump, she has a record of bipartisanship…