Janelle S. Bynum — U.S. Representative for OR-5
Janelle S. Bynum is a Democrat Representative representing Oregon (district 5), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Oregon |
| District | OR-5 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1975-01-31 |
| Bioguide ID | B001326 |
Election & Term History
Janelle S. Bynum has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-5 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Janelle S. Bynum has cast 543 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Janelle S. Bynum is more conservative than 80% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.285 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 80% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 543 |
| Votes with own party | 96.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 2 of 643 (0.3%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Janelle S. Bynum in?
Janelle S. Bynum is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for OR-5.
How long has Janelle S. Bynum served in Congress?
Janelle S. Bynum's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Janelle S. Bynum's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Janelle S. Bynum is more conservative than 80% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 543 recorded votes.
How often does Janelle S. Bynum vote with their own party?
Janelle S. Bynum has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 2 of 643 recorded votes (0.3%).