Janelle Sojourner Bynum is an American Democratic politician, and former engineer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She currently represents the 39th district, which covers northern Clackamas County, including most of Happy Valley and parts of Oregon City, Milwaukie and the surrounding area.
Born: Washington, D.C.
Office: Oregon State Representative since 2023
Party: Democratic Party
Candidate for: Bynum lost her race for the 2024 United States House of Representatives seat
Previous campaigns: Oregon House of Representatives District 39 general Election, 2022, MORE
Previous office: Oregon State Representative (2017–2023)
Education: University of Michigan (2000), Florida A&M University (1996)
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