For the first time in more than a decade, three of Oregon’s six congressional seats are competitive, and Oregon’s congressional delegation could include more than one Republican.
The retirement of 35-year incumbent Peter DeFazio in the 4th Congressional District, the primary defeat of incumbent Kurt Schrader in the 5th, and a new 6th district following the 2020 Census give Oregon voters a chance to elect three new representatives and affect the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives.
All three races are too close to call.
Flipping the 5th?
The most likely GOP pickup could come in the open-seat race for the 5th District between Republican candidate Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner….