Get the latest news on all '06 House races from this state. (House Race Hotline subscribers only)

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*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

OR-01


District Profile: The political balance has been close: No House candidate won more than 52% of the vote in the 1st District in the 1990s. Full Profile
2006 Results: David Wu (D) defeated Derrick Kitts (R) by 63-34%

David Wu (D) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Wu was nominated in a four-way primary. Contact: 503-228-4598 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Derrick Kitts (R) Kitts, a state representative, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 503-640-4089 • Campaign Web site

OR-02


District Profile: Until it voted for George H.W. Bush in 1992, Crook County was a bellwether -- the only county to have voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election in the 20th century. Full Profile
2006 Results: Greg Walden (R) defeated Carol Voisin (D) by 67-30%

Greg Walden (R) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Walden was nominated in a two-way primary. Contact: 541-387-4820 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Carol Voisin (D) Voisin, a teacher, was nominated in a four-way primary. Contact: 541-531-9192 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

OR-03


District Profile: Politically, the 3rd remains dominated by a cultural liberalism, which sets Portland apart even from its suburbs and the rest of Oregon. Full Profile
2006 Results: Earl Blumenauer (D) defeated Bruce Broussard (R) by 74-23%

Earl Blumenauer (D) Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Blumenauer was nominated with 90% of the vote in two-way primary. Contact: 503-235-3399 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Bruce Broussard (R) Broussard, a businessman, was nominated after the primary on June 15. Contact: 503-289-1406 • Campaign Web site

OR-04


District Profile: In 2004, the 4th narrowly went for John Kerry, one of just two districts in the nation to flip to Kerry from George W. Bush. Full Profile
2006 Results: Peter DeFazio (D) defeated Jim Feldkamp (R) by 62-38%

Peter DeFazio (D) Elected in 1986; Seeking 11th term; DeFazio was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 541-485-1622 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Jim Feldkamp (R) Feldkamp, a marketing executive, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 541-607-6614 • Campaign Web site

OR-05


District Profile: This is a district that was nearly evenly divided in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. Full Profile
2006 Results: Darlene Hooley (D) defeated Mike Erickson (R) by 54-43%

Darlene Hooley (D) Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Hooley was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 503-723-0100 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Mike Erickson (R) Erickson, a transportation executive, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 503-316-6775 • Campaign Web site