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November 4, 2014

United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2014

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Oregon, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the Governor of Oregon and a United States Senator. Primary elections were held on May 20, 2014.

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District 1

The 1st district is located in the northwest corner of Oregon. The incumbent is Democrat Suzanne Bonamici, who has represented the district since winning a special election in 2012. She was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+7.

Candidates

  • Suzanne Bonamici, incumbent U.S. Representative (unopposed)
  • Candidates

  • Delinda Delgado Morgan, heavy-equipment operator, winemaker and martial arts instructor
  • Bob Niemeyer, mechanical engineer
  • Jason Yates, pest control service manager
  • District 2

    The 2nd district is located east of the Willamette Valley and covers roughly two-thirds of the state. It is the largest of Oregon's five districts and is the seventh-largest district in the nation. The incumbent is Republican Greg Walden, the Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, who has represented the district since 1999. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+10.

    Republican primary

    The Club for Growth targeted Walden for a primary challenge.

    Candidates

  • Dennis Linthicum, Klamath County Commissioner
  • Greg Walden, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Candidates

  • Aelea Christofferson, business owner
  • Barney Spera, retired United States Marine and union president
  • C. F. Vulliet, attorney and writer
  • District 3

    The 3rd district most of Multnomah County, including Portland east of the Willamette River, Gresham and Troutdale. The incumbent is Democrat Earl Blumenauer, who has represented the district since 1996. He was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+22.

    Candidates

  • Earl Blumenauer, incumbent U.S. Representative (unopposed)
  • Candidates

  • James Buchal, attorney (unopposed)
  • District 4

    The 4th district the southern half of Oregon's coastal counties, including Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties and most of Benton and Josephine counties. The incumbent is Democrat Peter DeFazio, who has represented the district since 1987. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+2.

    Candidates

  • Peter DeFazio, incumbent U.S. Representative (unopposed)
  • Candidates

  • Arthur B. Robinson, chemist, Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party and nominee for the seat in 2010 and 2012 (unopposed)
  • District 5

    The 5th district includes Oregon's central coast through Salem, north to the southern Portland suburbs and east to the summit of Mount Hood. The incumbent is Democrat Kurt Schrader, who has represented the district since 2009. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2012 and the district has an even PVI.

    Candidates

  • Anita Brown, former U.S. Army medical specialist and retired union worker
  • Kurt Schrader, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Candidates

  • Ben Pollock, former Congressional aide and businessman
  • Tootie Smith, Clackamas County Commissioner
  • References

    United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2014 Wikipedia