2024 Elections

Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate

The incumbent Republican called her rival soft on crime. The Democratic challenger criticized the congresswoman for backing Trump.
Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate
(Left) Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer. (Right) Democratic candidate Janelle Bynum. Courtesy of Lori Chavez-Deremer; janellebynum.com
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
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First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum sparred over abortion, immigration, and crime during their first of three debates on Oct. 8.

The two differed on the issues that make Oregon’s 5th Congressional District—a swing district considered a tossup by the Cook Political Report—one of the most competitive races in the country. It is one of a handful of districts that could help Republicans hold their razor-thin advantage in the U.S. House or allow Democrats to take it back.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.