McDonald's franchise owner backed by top Dems wins key primary that could swing control of Congress

Oregon State Rep. Janelle Bynum defeated progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary in Oregon's 5th Congressional District Tuesday night.

Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner (Janelle Bynum for Congress I Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress)

"This is one of the big swing districts nationally that both parties are really looking for to hold on to, or recapture, the House," Ben Gaskins, associate professor of political science at Lewis & Clark College, told The Associated Press about Oregon’s 5th District. 

"I think that the big question is to what degree are the Democratic voters really going to prioritize electability?"

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Portland, Oregon (Fox News)

Chavez-DeRemer, who does not have a primary opponent, is the first Republican woman to represent Oregon in the U.S. House. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.

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