Janelle Sojourner Bynum (née Irick; born January 31, 1975) is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Oregon's 5th district since 2025.

She later represented the 39th district, which covers northern Clackamas County, including most of Happy Valley and parts of Oregon City, Milwaukie and the surrounding area.

[7][8] In 2016, after incumbent Shemia Fagan opted not to seek re-election to her seat in Oregon House District 51, Bynum filed to run as a Democrat in the May 2016 primary election.

[9] In the general election, she defeated Republican candidate Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the mayor of Happy Valley, by a 51% to 49% margin in what was considered one of the most competitive House races for the 2016 cycle.

[16][17] In 2019, Bynum cast the sole vote in Oregon's House of Representatives against a bill that would give more time for rape survivors to file civil suits, extending the statute of limitations.

[28] In April 2023, as Chief Sponsor, Bynum supported the passage of Senate Bill 4, the Oregon CHIPS Act, a $210 million initiative to strengthen the state's semiconductor industry.

[30] On June 21, 2023, Bynum announced she would seek the Democratic nomination for Oregon's 5th congressional district, a seat then held by her 2016 and 2018 Republican opponent Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

[28] In January 2024, the DCCC named Bynum to its "Red to Blue" program, giving her access to increased fundraising, training, and guidance from the national Democratic Party.