Oregon's 5th Congressional District race is shaping up to be a key battleground in the fight for a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives next year.
State of play: Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is facing off against the Democratic challenger, state lawmaker Janelle Bynum.
The big picture: The district has historically been a swing area — it stretches from southeast Portland down near Eugene and east toward Bend.
The bottom line: The outcome of this race on Election Day could have national implications.
Democrats in the U.S. House only need to flip five seats to gain control of the chamber this election year — and OR-5's competitive race is at the top of the list.