Bynum Stands Firm as Party Backs Her | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

A bold push to force Oregon’s first Black Congresswoman, Janelle Bynum, out of office was soundly rejected by her party. A small group of Multnomah County Democrats accused her of drifting from progressive values, citing her immigration and economic votes — but the broader party rallied behind her, voting overwhelmingly against the resolution. As she campaigns for reelection in a tightening district, Bynum’s resilience underscores a growing Democratic divide between moderates and leftists — and shows most rank-and-file Democrats are standing with their candidate as she fights to defend her…