Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon are attracting attention as they could indicate the party’s leanings in the upcoming presidential election year. In the state’s 3rd Congressional District, candidates Maxine Dexter and Susheela Jayapal are leading in fundraising with similar platforms. The 5th Congressional District race, considered one of the most competitive in the country, pits establishment candidate Janelle Bynum against progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who lost in the 2022 midterm primary.