Oregon state Rep. Andrea Salinas likely has topped nine Democratic primary candidates who were vying to represent the state’s first new congressional district in 40 years.
Oregonians were choosing candidates for six congressional districts on May 17 for the first time in state history; based on recent population growth reflected in the 2020 Census, the state was awarded a new congressional district.
As of early May 18, Salinas led with 38 percent of the vote, compared to 19 percent for Carrick Flynn, the next-closest candidate, who conceded the race within hours of polls closing. If elected in November, she would become the state’s first Latina member of Congress….