Democrat · Oregon's 5th District · 2026
Janelle Bynum
Bynum grew up in Washington, D.C., the oldest of three children whose parents were teachers.
Biography
She trained as an engineer, then moved to Oregon with her husband, Mark, to take over his mother's McDonald's business. They have four children and operated four restaurants. She served in the state House before becoming Oregon's first Black member of Congress in 2025.