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Janelle Bynum
American politician (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Janelle Sojourner Bynum (née Irick; born January 31, 1975) 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.
Quick Facts Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district, Preceded by ...
Janelle Bynum | |
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![]() Bynum in 2020 | |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | James Hieb |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Shemia Fagan |
Succeeded by | James Hieb |
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Born | Janelle Sojourner Irick (1975-01-31) January 31, 1975 (age 49) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Florida A&M University (BA) University of Michigan (MBA) |
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First elected to the legislature in 2016, Bynum previously represented the 51st district, which covered southern Multnomah County and northern Clackamas County, including the southeasternmost part of Portland, most of Happy Valley and Damascus, and the surrounding area.