Oregon's United States congressional districts
The United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2010 were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Oregon in the United States House of Representatives. Oregon has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. All five incumbents, four Democrats and one Republican, were re-elected to another term. Representatives were elected for two-year terms to serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013; however, re-elected Congressman David Wu resigned partway through his term on August 3, 2011, and a special election will be held to fill the rest of his unexpired term.
A primary election for Democrats and Republicans was held on May 18.[1] Other parties have other procedures for nominating candidates.
District 1
Incumbent Democrat David Wu has represented Oregon's 1st congressional district since 1998 and was re-elected to a seventh term in 2010, defeating sports marketing consultant Rob Cornilles, who won the Republican primary.[2]
In 2008, Wu won with 71% of the vote. He faced no Republican opponent because the winner of the Republican primary, Joel Haugen, changed his affiliation to the Independent Party of Oregon after his endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama for President drew objections from Republican party leaders.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- David Robinson, businessman and U.S. Naval Academy teacher[4]
- David Wu, incumbent U.S. Representative[4]
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Stephan Andrew Brodhead, real estate portfolio manager[4]
- Rob Cornilles, sports marketing consultant[4]
- Douglas Fitzgerald Keller, retired Naval aviator[4]
- John Kuzmanich, businessman[4]
Results
General election
Candidates
Polling
| Poll Source |
Date Administered |
Rob Cornilles (R) |
Don LaMunyon (C) |
David Wu (D) |
Other/Undecided |
| Elway Research |
October 18–21, 2010 |
38% |
- |
51% |
11% |
| Survey USA |
October 16–18, 2010 |
42% |
2% |
51% |
5% |
| Moore Research |
May 26–27, 2010 |
40% |
- |
46% |
- |
Results
District 2
Incumbent Republican Greg Walden has represented Oregon's 2nd congressional district since 1998, and was re-elected to a seventh term in 2010, defeating Democrat Joyce Segers, a writer from Ashland. Both candidates were unopposed in their respective primaries.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Joyce B. Segers, writer (unopposed)[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
Results
District 3
Incumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 1996 and was re-elected to an eighth term in 2010.[8] In 2008, he took 75% of the vote. He faced a rematch with his 2008 Republican opponent, Delia Lopez, a real estate investor from Oakland, Oregon.[2][9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Delia Lopez, homemaker and real estate investor (unopposed)[4]
General election
Candidates
Results
Campaign Finance
As of September 30, 2010. Source: Federal Election Commission[10]
| Candidate (party) |
Receipts |
Disbursements |
Cash on hand |
Debt |
|---|
| Earl Blumenauer (D) |
$920,464 |
$899,220 |
$394,775 |
$0 |
| Delia Lopez (R) |
$84,231 |
$8,310 |
$75,920 |
$56,031 |
| Jeffrey Lawrence (L) |
$24,834 |
$9,576 |
$15,258 |
$10,000 |
| Michael Meo (G) |
Unreported |
|
District 4
Incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio, the senior member of Oregon's House delegation, was re-elected to a 13th term in 2010, defeating chemist Arthur B. Robinson, winner of the Republican primary.[2] DeFazio had briefly considered a run for Governor of Oregon.[11] He has represented Oregon's 4th congressional district since 1986. In 2008, with no Republican opposition, he won 82% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Springfield mayor Sid Leiken announced his candidacy as a Republican, but dropped it in March 2010 to run for a seat on the Lane County Board of Commissioners.[12] Leiken had faced controversy over money paid to his campaign that he said was reimbursement for a poll conducted by his mother's company. No documentation existed for the payment, which is a possible violation of Oregon election laws.[13]
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Results
District 5
Democratic incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Republican nominee Oregon State Representative Scott Bruun and Pacific Green and Progressive candidate Chris Lugo to win a second term in Oregon's 5th congressional district. Schrader was first elected in 2008, winning against Republican nominee Mike Erickson after six-term Democratic incumbent Darlene Hooley announced her retirement. The district is usually the most competitive in Oregon, though it has become more Democratic in recent years.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Polling
Results
See also
References
- ↑ "Voting and Voter Registration". Oregon Blue Book. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Oregon 2010 Primary Results: U. S. House". The Oregonian. May 18, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- ↑ Cole, Michelle (2008-08-30). "Joel Haugen withdraws acceptance of Republican nomination". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Candidate Filings, Representative in Congress". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "2010 Election Map: Oregon House". Politico. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Candidate Filings, Representative in Congress". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "November 2, 2010: Unofficial Results, Representative in Congress". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
- ↑ "The Decade of Decision" (Press release). EarlBlumenauer.com. February 16, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2010.
- ↑ Mapes, Jeff (January 18, 2010). "Blumenauer again draws long-distance opponent". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
- ↑ "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Oregon (District 3)". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
- ↑ Mapes, Jeff (March 5, 2010). "DeFazio files for reelection, ends gubernatorial musings". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
- ↑ Cooper, Matt (March 4, 2010). "Leiken changes to commission race". The Register-Guard. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
- ↑ Steves, David (October 6, 2009). "No phone records to verify survey, Leiken’s mother says". The Register-Guard. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
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