2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the five U.S. representatives from the State of Oregon, one from each of the state's 5 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well a senatorial election and the special gubernatorial election, and elections to local offices. The primaries were held on May 17.

2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

← 2014November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08)2018 →

All 5 Oregon seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Last election41
Seats won41
Seat changeSteadySteady
Popular vote1,026,851730,894
Percentage53.71%38.23%
SwingIncrease 0.07%Decrease 1.95%

All five incumbents were re-elected.

Overview

Statewide

United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2016[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic1,026,85153.71%4-
Republican730,89438.23%1-
Independents78,1544.09%0-
Progressive27,9781.46%0-
Pacific Green24,7361.29%0-
Libertarian18,7840.98%0-
write-ins4,4680.23%0-
Totals1,911,865100%5-

By District

Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon by district:

DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult
Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1225,39159.61%139,75636.96%12,9483.42%378,095100.0%Democratic hold
District 2106,64028.01%272,95271.69%1,1470.30%380,739100.0%Republican hold
District 3274,68771.84%00.00%107,66828.16%382,355100.0%Democratic hold
District 4220,62855.49%157,74339.68%19,1974.83%397,568100.0%Democratic hold
District 5199,50553.47%160,44343.00%13,1603.53%373,108100.0%Democratic hold
Total1,026,85153.71%730,89438.23%154,1208.06%1,911,865100.0%

District 1

2016 Oregon's 1st congressional district election

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NomineeSuzanne BonamiciBrian Heinrich
PartyDemocraticRepublican
AllianceIndependent Party
Popular vote225,391139,756
Percentage59.6%37.0%

Precinct results
Bonamici:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Heinrich:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic

The 1st district is located in the northwest corner of Oregon. Incumbent Democrat Suzanne Bonamici, who had represented the district since 2012, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+7.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Shabba Woodley, videographer and poet

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticSuzanne Bonamici (incumbent) 99,153 89.8
DemocraticShabba Woodley10,9619.9
DemocraticWrite-ins3750.3
Total votes110,489 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Brian J. Heinrich, sales representative
Eliminated in primary
  • Jonathan E. Burgess
  • Delinda Morgan, businesswoman, nominee for this seat in 2012, candidate in the 2012 (special) and in 2014

Results

Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanBrian J. Heinrich 19,290 48.5
RepublicanDelinda Morgan10,64026.7
RepublicanJonathan E. Burgess9,12722.9
RepublicanWrite-ins7681.9
Total votes39,825 100.0

Independent Party primary

Results

Independent primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent PartySuzanne Bonamici (incumbent) (write-in) 855 58.2
Independent Partywrite-ins61341.8
Total votes1,468 100.0

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Kyle Sheahan

General election

Results

Oregon's 1st congressional district, 2016[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticSuzanne Bonamici (incumbent) 225,391 59.6
RepublicanBrian Heinrich139,75637.0
LibertarianKyle Sheahan12,2573.2
Write-in6910.2
Total votes378,095 100.0
Democratic hold

District 2

2016 Oregon's 2nd congressional district election

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NomineeGreg WaldenJim Crary
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
AllianceIndependent Party
Popular vote272,952106,640
Percentage71.7%28.0%

Precinct results
Walden:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Crary:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      50%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Greg Walden
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Greg Walden
Republican

The 2nd district is located east of the Willamette Valley and covers roughly two-thirds of the state. It is the largest of Oregon's five districts and is the seventh-largest district in the nation. Incumbent Republican Greg Walden, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+10.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Paul J. Romero, refrigeration repair technician and U.S. Navy veteran

Results

Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanGreg Walden (incumbent) 85,039 80.0
RepublicanPaul J. Romero Jr.21,09919.8
RepublicanWrite-ins2380.2
Total votes106,376 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Jim Crary, retired lawyer

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJames "Jim" Crary 53,484 97.6
DemocraticWrite-ins1,2952.4
Total votes54,779 100.0

Independent Party primary

Results

Independent primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent PartyGreg Walden (incumbent) (write-in) 1,725 61.3
Independent PartyWrite-ins1,09038.7
Total votes2,815 100.0

General election

Results

Oregon's 2nd congressional district, 2016[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanGreg Walden (incumbent) 272,952 71.7
DemocraticJames "Jim" Crary106,64028.0
Write-in1,1470.3
Total votes380,739 100.0
Republican hold

District 3

2016 Oregon's 3rd congressional district election

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NomineeEarl BlumenauerDavid WalkerDavid Delk
PartyDemocraticIndependent PartyProgressive
AllianceRepublican
Popular vote274,68778,15427,978
Percentage71.8%20.5%7.3%

Precinct results
Blumenauer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Walker:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Earl Blumenauer
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Earl Blumenauer
Democratic

The 3rd district most of Multnomah County, including Portland east of the Willamette River, Gresham and Troutdale. Incumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer, who had represented the district since 1996, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 72% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+22.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEarl Blumenauer (incumbent) 144,706 98.3
DemocraticWrite-ins2,5111.7
Total votes147,217 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

  • No declared candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDavid W. Walker (write-in) 217 9.1
RepublicanWrite-ins2,16090.9
Total votes2,377 100.0

Independent Party primary

Candidates

  • David W. Walker, nurse practitioner

Results

Independent primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent PartyDavid W. Walker 2,529 74.7
Independent PartyWrite-ins85625.3
Total votes3,385 100.0

Progressive primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • David Delk

General election

Results

Oregon's 3rd congressional district, 2016[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEarl Blumenauer (incumbent) 274,687 71.8
Independent PartyDavid W. Walker78,15420.5
ProgressiveDavid Delk27,9787.3
Write-in1,5360.4
Total votes382,355 100.0
Democratic hold

District 4

2016 Oregon's 4th congressional district election

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NomineePeter DeFazioArt Robinson
PartyDemocraticRepublican
AllianceIndependent Party
Popular vote220,628157,743
Percentage55.5%39.7%

Precinct results
DeFazio:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Robinson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Peter DeFazio
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Peter DeFazio
Democratic

The 4th district the southern half of Oregon's coastal counties, including Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties and most of Benton and Josephine counties. Incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio, who had represented the district since 1987, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+2.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Joseph McKinney, businessman

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPeter DeFazio (incumbent) 113,816 91.6
DemocraticJoseph McKinney9,8948.0
DemocraticWrite-ins6010.4
Total votes124,311 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanArt Robinson 55,557 67.3
RepublicanJo Rae Perkins26,37531.9
RepublicanWrite-ins6200.8
Total votes82,552 100.0

Independent Party primary

Results

Independent primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent PartyPeter DeFazio (incumbent) (write-in) 1,223 42.5
Independent PartyWrite-ins1,65457.5
Total votes2,877 100.0

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Mike Beilstein, nominee for this seat in 2008, 2010, and 2014

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Gil Guthrie

General election

Results

Oregon's 4th congressional district, 2016[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPeter DeFazio (incumbent) 220,628 55.5
RepublicanArt Robinson157,74339.7
Pacific GreenMike Beilstein12,1943.1
LibertarianGil Guthrie6,5271.6
Write-in4760.1
Total votes397,568 100.0
Democratic hold

District 5

2016 Oregon's 5th congressional district election

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NomineeKurt SchraderColm Willis
PartyDemocraticRepublican
AllianceIndependent Party
Popular vote199,505160,443
Percentage53.5%43.0%

Precinct results
Schrader:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Willis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      50%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Kurt Schrader
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Kurt Schrader
Democratic

The 5th district includes Oregon's central coast through Salem, north to the southern Portland suburbs and east to the summit of Mount Hood. Incumbent Democrat Kurt Schrader, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2014 and the district had an even PVI.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticKurt Schrader (incumbent) 72,634 71.7
DemocraticDave McTeague28,18427.8
DemocraticWrite-ins5490.5
Total votes101,367 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Seth Allan, mental health associate
  • Earl D. Rainey, truck driver
  • Ben West, activist

Results

Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanColm Willis 40,568 57.6
RepublicanBen West14,69620.8
RepublicanSeth Allan10,77915.3
RepublicanEarl D. Rainey3,7835.4
RepublicanWrite-ins6650.9
Total votes70,492 100.0

Independent Party primary

Results

Independent primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent PartyKurt Schrader (incumbent) (write-in) 792 33.1
Independent PartyWrite-ins1,60166.9
Total votes2,393 100.0

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Marvin Sandnes, Independent Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016

General election

Results

Oregon's 5th congressional district, 2016[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticKurt Schrader (incumbent) 199,505 53.5
RepublicanColm Willis160,44343.0
Pacific GreenMarvin Sandnes12,5423.3
Write-in6180.2
Total votes373,108 100.0
Democratic hold

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