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Here's who is leading the race for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, according to initial returns.

Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, is leading in early returns for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, one of the most closely watched U.S. House races in the country.

The results come as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Trump administration would recommend removing fluoride from drinking water in cities across the United States.

Experts say that the war in Gaza and economic struggles may have resulted in a poor turnout for Democrats.

“Today, we chart a new path forward for Oregon, one of hope, opportunity, and change for the better,” Bynum said Friday.

Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, has declared victory in the race for Oregon's 5th Congressional District.

The audit examined Portland’s long-stated Vision Zero plan.

This week's episode of "OPB Politics Now" featured a conversation with "Think Out Loud."