Oregon's 5th District Race Remains Tight

In Oregon's 5th Congressional District race, Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum holds a slim lead over incumbent Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, with results still pending as ballots are counted. As of Thursday evening, Bynum's share of the vote slightly decreased from 47.9% to 47.7%, while Chavez-DeRemer dropped from 45.6% to 45.2%, maintaining an 8,000 vote gap. Both campaigns have issued minimal statements, emphasizing the importance of counting every vote and urging patience amidst the close race. This contest is particularly significant, as it could influence control of the closely divided U.S. House of Representatives. The district's political landscape shifted significantly due to redistricting, contributing to the high stakes of this election. As more votes are counted, including over 100,000 remaining ballots in some counties, the final outcome remains uncertain.