Janelle Bynum
politician
Janelle Sojourner Bynum (née Irick; born January 31, 1975) is an American politician and businesswoman who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Oregon's 5th congressional district since 2025. Bynum was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Janelle Bynum | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lori Chavez-DeRemer |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Shemia Fagan |
| Succeeded by | April Dobson |
| Constituency | 51st district (2017–2023) 39th district (2023–2025) |
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| Born | Janelle Sojourner Irick January 31, 1975 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mark Bynum |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Florida A&M University (BA) University of Michigan (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
On November 5, 2024, Bynum was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after beating incumbent Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer.[1] Bynum is the first black member of Congress elected in Oregon.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dole, Bryce (November 8, 2024). "Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon's most high-profile US House district". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
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