State Rep, small business owner, mother of four, and Dem nominee in
#OR05
. Running to flip this seat from red-to-blue & deliver results for Oregon in Congress.
I’m working hard to deliver for families in our community. It’s what my parents taught me to do and I’m proud to continue on their legacy. Today, we’re kicking off a new era for Oregon…
I’m running to deliver real results for Oregon in Congress.
I’m honored to be your Democratic nominee in
#OR05
.
As a mother of four, I’m running to make the future brighter for them and every child across Oregon. And with your support, I know we'll bring this fight to Congress.
Onward to November!
It's that time again Oregon Twitter. We're taking up police reform in the legislature and I want to hear from you.
The House Subcommittee on Equitable Policing will be meeting weekly on Monday and Wednesday starting at 8 am.
My name is Janelle Bynum. I’m a State Rep, small business owner, mother of four, and your Democratic nominee in OR-05.
I’ve defeated Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice before, and I know I’ll do it again in November.
Help me flip
#OR05
and the House blue:
Lori Chavez-DeRemer gave Trump a full-throated endorsement, and now he's a 34-time convicted felon.
Is she going to stand up for the rule of law and Oregonians or stand by her man?
Voters deserve an answer about why Lori Chavez-DeRemer is backing convicted felon Donald Trump and why she’s spent her tenure in Congress enabling his extreme vision for America.
I look forward to debating the issues most important to Oregon voters.
It’s going to take all of us to flip this seat. Talk to your neighbors, your coworkers, and family about what’s at stake this election. Ready to hit the doors? Join us today!
Now, Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum, a Portland-area Democrat, is seeking to ban their use against crowds in one of the most sweeping measures in the country restricting tear gas and other riot-control munitions.
So proud of my daughter starting her first day at OHSU Dental School!
She's worked so hard to get here, and I know she’ll thrive in this new chapter. Here’s to new beginnings and a bright future ahead!
Oregon Twitter, I asked you and you showed up.
Let's do it again this Wednesday when we talk about banning tear gas (HB 2928) and countering white supremacy in policing (HB 2936).
Sign up to testify and check out the bills here:
If you’re ready to flip
#OR05
from red-to-blue, take back the House Majority, and deliver for Oregon families, will you join our campaign by pitching in now?
We cannot normalize violence towards our neighbors exercising their First Amendment right to peacefully gather. This weekend, we saw the fatal result of irresponsible rhetoric that villainizes those exercising the right to peaceful protest for racial justice.
🗞️Today the Legislative Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Caucus releases the following statement in response to the Normandale Park Shooting.
#orleg
#orpol
#portland
#normandalepark
We have to leave it all on the field to flip the House November 5!
Thanks to all of the volunteers who joined us and are fired up and ready to put in that work.
#OR05
#TeamBynum
This election is about protecting our freedoms, lowering costs, and making our communities safer. Kamala Harris is the candidate to meet this moment and I am proud to endorse her for president.
I'll continue to work tirelessly to flip the house and move our country forward!
I’ve defeated Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice before, and with your help, I know I’ll do it a third time in November.
Help us kick the general election off strong and reclaim the Democratic House Majority:
I’m running for office to make this country a better place for my children and all Oregon children.
That means ensuring they have access to quality education, affordable housing, and good-paying jobs.
Huge news:
@DCCC
just placed our campaign on the Red to Blue list! This is one of the best opportunities in the country to flip a Republican-held seat and take back the House.
We’re ready to FLIP
#OR05
. Are you in?
NEW: "I think the energy is unlike anything I've seen since 2008." Two Democrats running in swing districts,
@WillRollinsCA
and
@bynum4thewin
, share with
@mkraju
how VP Harris's entry has rejuvenated their races.
#InsidePolitics
I'm amazed. 1 little post = more than 50 new volunteers. Can't canvass with us? Chip in to help us buy more campaign flyers and get
#TeamBynum
to victory in November!
#inittowinit
#nonstoptilnovember
Rep. Janelle Bynum asked Portland officials whether any Portland police officers reported the alleged misconduct of their colleague, Detective Erik Kammerer. No one replied.
@rachelamonahan
reports.
My name is Janelle Bynum. I’m a State Rep., small business owner, and mother of four – and I’m running for Congress to unseat extreme Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s 5th District. With just 27 days to go until the primary, here’s everything you need to know: (🧵)
I am proud to receive the endorsement of
@AFSCME
Our state, county, and municipal employees are the backbone of Oregon and work tirelessly to make our community better.
Actions speak louder than words Lori, and your actions in Congress have been loud and clear. You are a direct threat to women’s reproductive health care and we will vote you out this November!
HB 2932 - Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish statewide database of reports of use of physical force by peace officers and corrections officers.
This would be a *public* database for all of you public records fans out there.
The Joint Committee on Transparent Policing and Use of Force Reform meets this Thursday at 1pm.
Bills on these items have been posted:
1) Crowd Management
2) Identification and Uniforms
3) Police Misconduct Records
4) Use of Force Reports
#orleg
#orpol
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Nabisco workers in Portland have been working long, hard hours, day in and day out to produce products for American families.
I am proud to stand in solidarity with the workers here and across the country until they reach a fair contract.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is nothing but a Trump-loving, MAGA extremist.
This November, we’re in for the fight of our lives to defeat not just Donald Trump, but also his enabler in
#OR05
: Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
U.S. Rep.
@LChavezDeRemer
, R-Oregon, is throwing her support behind Donald Trump now that he’s the likely Republican nominee for president.
#orpol
#OR05
Alright, Oregon Twitter since you keep delivering with strong testimony at these hearings let's talk about the next week in the Equitable Policing Subcommittee.
On Monday, at 8am we'll wrap up testimony on 2928 (munitions ban) and 2936 (background checks).
I am honored to receive the endorsements of
@AFTOregon
,
@OFNHP
,
@OregonNurses
, and
@OSEA6732
. I am committed to fighting for policies that empower workers, strengthen our public schools, and ensure that every Oregonian has access to quality healthcare.
As a mom of four kids, I worry when my family leaves the house. I won’t rest until our communities are safe.
In Salem, I brought Republicans and Democrats together to recriminalize hard drugs. In Congress, I’ll work with local law enforcement to get the resources Oregon needs.
Thank you to President Biden for your tireless work and dedication to our country. In the midst of crisis, this administration created the strongest economy in the world and lifted up the middle class.
Before Election Day tomorrow, I just wanted to say thank you for believing in this campaign and fighting for a better future for Oregon. It means the world to be in this together.
Let’s go bring this home.
"Democrats looking for their best chance to beat Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer should cast their ballots for the person who has done it twice before in state races – Janelle Bynum."
Honored to have the
@Oregonian
's endorsement.
Hey Oregon Twitter,
Let's talk about doxxing, mugshots, and bias crimes tomorrow in the Equitable Policing Subcommittee.
Register here to testify:
Then, we'll work on the military surplus and use of force reports bills.
Join our volunteer team tomorrow for a great day of canvassing!
I am running to take back Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and with your help—we can make a difference and win!
Oregon Twitter, I asked you and you showed up.
Let's do it again this Wednesday when we talk about banning tear gas (HB 2928) and countering white supremacy in policing (HB 2936).
Sign up to testify and check out the bills here:
Out here with
@ufcw555
workers on the picket line because enough is enough. In Congress, I'll stand up to corporations and always stand by workers in
#OR05
.
My mom first encouraged me to run for office saying "If your generation doesn't stand up and fight, we stand to lose the progress my generation worked for."
She was right. 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act was passed. Today, we must continue that fight for equality.
House Republicans have endorsed $1.5 trillion in cuts to Social Security, including raising the retirement age and cutting disability benefits.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted to cut access to Social Security and Medicare benefits.
I’m joining
@CrookedMedia
tonight for a live show to discuss the state of my race and why we must defeat extremist Lori Chavez-DeRemer this November.
The path back to the Democratic House Majority runs through
#OR05
. Hope you can join us!
BREAKING: The Senate just confirmed Justice Adrienne Nelson to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
She becomes the first woman of color and first Black woman to ever sit on this court.
#CourtsMatter
Pugnacious Lawmaker and Duck mom here…I fought hard to
#LetThemPlayOR
when COVID almost took away the ‘21 HS season. I’ll fight again to give our kids the best shot at competing.
@oregonfootball
#GoDucks
Today is the 59th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the SCOTUS case that legalized birth control access.
Republicans, including my opponent, are working to limit Americans' access to contraception. I will always stand up for reproductive rights in Congress.
The Louisiana Legislature just voted to criminalize abortion pills, with penalties including jail time.
Extreme Republicans will stop at nothing to restrict our reproductive rights. It has never been more important to take back the House and
#CodifyRoe
.
Happy Birthday to the
@NatlParkService
!
Crater Lake is one of our greatest treasures, and I’m dedicated to protecting it. Proud to stand with those who fight for our environment. In Congress, I’ll ensure our public lands are preserved for generations.
I've beaten Lori Chavez-DeRemer TWICE, and now I'm running to do it a third time. She's made it her mission to rubber-stamp extremist GOP policies, and we need a voice in Oregon who represents us!
The Supreme Court made the right decision today, but the fight to safeguard abortion is far from over. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her MAGA friends have tried and tried again to strip women of their reproductive freedoms, and if she is reelected, Chavez-DeRemer will not stop.
Donald Trump and his MAGA ally Lori Chavez-DeRemer are lined up to support a national abortion ban.
Make no mistake: Abortion is on the ballot in
#OR05
. We’re ready to stand up to protect it.
There is only one solution & it’s clear. We’ll never achieve true reproductive freedom until Congress codifies Roe, and we need a pro-choice majority to do it. Together, we can win in OR5 & together we can restore choice all across the country.
Our new House Speaker, "MAGA Mike Johnson", led the charge for a national abortion ban, tried to overturn the 2020 election, and fought to uphold same-sex marriage bans.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted for him.
Oregonians deserve better -- and that's why I'm running to flip
#OR05
.
On this Women’s Equality Day, I’m thinking about the strength of my mother, a woman who balanced family and work while never backing down from life’s challenges. Like her, I’m fighting for a future where every woman has equal opportunity, and I won’t stop until that’s a reality.
Had an incredible time at Albany, OR's Pride and Juneteenth celebration yesterday! Honored to celebrate love, equality, and freedom with an amazing community—such a powerful reminder of the progress we've made and the work still to be done.
#OR05
Thank you
@SEIULocal503
&
@seiu49
for your support!
In Congress, I'll continue to fight for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and strong worker protections. Our partnership proves that united, we can create positive change for all Oregonians.
My name is Janelle Bynum.
I’m a State Representative, small business owner, mother of four – and I’m the one who is going to flip
#OR05
from red to blue this November.
ICYMI: Polling is showing our campaign with a narrow lead in the
#OR05
primary!
I’m the only candidate in this race who has defeated Lori Chavez-DeRemer twice – and I’m ready to do it again in November.
Lynn Peterson is a tremendous public servant and asset to our community. I am honored by her endorsement and support, and look forward to working with her when I reach Congress.
NEW: Metro Council President Lynn Peterson is dropping out of the
#OR05
Democratic primary, endorsing
@bynum4thewin
in what's now a head-to-head matchup between Bynum and 2022 nominee
@JamieforOregon
#orpol
2 years ago, SCOTUS overturned abortion rights, stripping millions of Americans of their right to abortion access. Ever since, anti-choice extremists have continued their all-out assault on reproductive rights.
We know it won’t stop until they achieve a national abortion ban.
I had a blast talking about my race and teaching
@jonlovett
about sports last week on Lovett or Leave It.
One thing we both know is that Republicans, like Lori Chavez-DeRemer, are trying to juke voters with their extreme agenda. Listen here!⬇️
In the state legislature, I've been a fighter for common sense gun safety measures, and I'm proud of my F rating from the NRA.
In Congress, I'm determined to continue taking decisive action to keep these automatic weapons out of our communities and save lives across Oregon.
As a State Legislator, I’ve always championed policies that keep our communities safe.
I’ve been proud to lead the charge on gun safety in the Oregon State Legislature – and I’m ready to bring this fight to Congress. It means the world to have
@GIFFORDS_org
's support!
Thanks
@JeffMerkley
@seiu49
@SEIULocal503
and AFSCME Council 75 for an incredible discussion with all of our friends in labor.
I’ll be a champion for workers in Congress!
Rep. Blumenauer is a progressive visionary who has fought for Oregon in the halls of Congress for the past three decades.
While I wish to have had the opportunity to serve with him, I'll be honored to carry on his work on behalf of OR families. I'm humbled to have his support.
Some quick breaking news during this Senate debate on artificial intelligence in elections:
@repblumenauer
is backing
@bynum4thewin
in the Democratic primary in
#OR05
, adding to the growing list of Democratic heavyweights in her corner.
#orpol
Being a mom means embracing the beautiful chaos of everyday moments. From sleepless nights to cheering at sporting events, it's the greatest honor to watch my children shine! Happy National Parents Day Oregon!
HB 2949 has advanced to the Full Joint Ways and Means. The bill would result in $80m in funding for mental health workforce development.
Thank you
@candaceforpdx
for the s/o on Sunday!
This
#BlackHistoryMonth
, I'm thinking about all the Black leaders, educators, and revolutionaries that came before me. I stand on their shoulders every day.
I'll be honored to carry their legacies to the Halls of Congress as the first Black person elected to represent Oregon.
It's past time to end gun violence. Americans deserve action—not just thoughts & prayers.
@MomsDemand
knows that if you send me to Congress, I'll be a leader in the fight to keep our communities safe from gun violence.
I'm honored to have their Gun Sense Candidate Distinction.
Our nurses have been on the front lines, providing health care to Oregonians and been overworked and underpaid. Not only are health care workers suffering, patients lives are at stake.
I stand with
@OregonNurses
.
On Wednesday, we'll be hosting a public hearing on these bills:
HB 2931 - Requires person who arrests another person to ensure arrested person receives medical. assessment.
I don’t want Oregonians to just survive this pandemic—I want them to thrive.
Read my op-ed on improving access to mental health care in Oregon below.
#Orleg
#orpol
In which Rep. Janelle Bynum (
@bynum4thewin
) explains why she & other elected officials are urging Gov. Brown to expand mental health programming for Oregonians during the COVID-19 pandemic—and beyond.