Janelle Bynum

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.

On November 5, 2024, Bynum was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after beating incumbent Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Bynum is the first black member of Congress elected in Oregon.

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Other websites
 Campaign website
 Legislative website


Category:1975 births
Category:Living people
Category:State legislators of the United States
Category:United States representatives from Oregon
Category:Politicians from Washington, D.C.
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians