Oregon's 6th congressional district

Oregon's 6th congressional district is a congressional district created after the 2020 United States census that will elect a member of the United States House of Representatives beginning with the 2022 elections,[2] with 16 candidates entered for the race as of March 2022, more than other seat in the state.

"OR-6" redirects here. For Oregon Route 6, see Oregon Route 6. For the 6th district in the Oregon House of Representatives, see Oregon's 6th House district. For NATO rank OR-6, see Ranks and insignia of NATO armies enlisted.
Oregon's 6th congressional district
Oregon's 6th congressional district from January 3, 2023
(as signed into law by Governor)
Representative
  TBA
Cook PVID+3[1]

On September 27, 2021, Oregon adopted a redistricting plan to be used 2023 onwards, which created the 6th.[3] The proposed district will have a PVI rating of D+3.[1] According to Daily Kos, the district would have given Joe Biden 55% of the vote to Donald Trump's 42%, if it existed during the 2020 presidential election.[4]

It consists of Polk County and Yamhill County, in addition to portions of Marion County, Clackamas County, and Washington County.

References
  1. "Enacted Maps and 2022 Ratings". The Cook Political Report. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. VanderHart, Dirk (April 26, 2021). "Oregon to get 6th seat in Congress". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  3. "Oregon State Redistricting Information". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts". Daily Kos. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

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