Oregon's 2nd congressional district is the largest of Oregon's six districts, and is the seventh largest district in the nation. It is the second-largest congressional district in the nation that does not cover an entire state, and has been represented by Republican

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since 2021. The district covers roughly two-thirds of the state, east of the

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. It includes all of

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, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River,

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, Josephine, Klamath,

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, Malheur,

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, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler counties, all but a small sliver of Jefferson County, the southeastern portions of Deschutes and Douglas counties, and small, unincorporated portions of Clackamas and

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counties. With a

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rating of R+14, it is the sole reliably Republican district in Oregon. It has been in Republican hands since 1981.

Recent election results from statewide races

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities: Baker County (8) : All 8 communities Clackamas County (0) : No incorporated or census-recognized communities Crook County (4) : All 4 communities Deschutes County (9) : Bend (part; also 5th), La Pine, Three Rivers (part; also 5th) Douglas County (6) : Canyonville, Days Creek, Glendale, Myrtle Creek,

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, Tri-City Gilliam County (9) : All 9 communities Grant County (10) : All 10 communities Harney County (3) : All 3 communities Jackson County (17) : All 17 communities Jefferson County (6) : All 6 communities Josephine County (11) : All 11 communities Klamath County (20) : All 20 communities Malheur County (9) : All 9 communities Marion County (0) : No incorporated or census-recognized communities Morrow County (5) : All 5 communities Sherman County (5) : All 5 communities Umatilla County (22) : All 22 communities Union County (8) : All 8 communities Wallowa County (5) : All 5 communities Wasco County (13) : All 13 communities Wheeler County (3) : All 3 communities

List of members representing the district

Election results

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Elections History
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Major communities

Due to its large geographical area, the 2nd district contains many different communities which operate completely independently from one another socially and economically. Below is a list of the largest statistical areas in the 2nd district tracked by the United States Census Bureau.

Historical district boundaries

Prior to the 2000 United States census, most of Josephine County was part of the district. After the 2010 United States census, the district boundaries were changed slightly to move some parts of

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from the 2nd to the 4th district.

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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