Jamie McLeod-Skinner

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Jamie McLeod-Skinner

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2024

Education

High school

Ashland High School

Bachelor's

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Graduate

Cornell University

Law

University of Oregon School of Law

Personal

Birthplace

Milwaukee, Wis.

Profession

Attorney/Small Business Owner

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Jamie McLeod-Skinner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

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Biography

Jamie McLeod-Skinner was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. McLeod-Skinner graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in civil engineering in 1992. She received a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Cornell University in 1995 and attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2006. In 2016, she graduated with a J.D. from the University of Oregon. As of her 2020 campaign, McLeod-Skinner was an attorney and natural resource consultant.

Elections

2024

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Janelle Bynum defeated incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Brett Smith, Sonja Feintech, and Andrea Townsend in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janelle Bynum (D)	47.7	191,365
		Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R)	45.0	180,420
		Brett Smith (Independent Party)	4.7	18,665
		Sonja Feintech (L)	1.5	6,193
	Submit photo	Andrea Townsend (Pacific Green Party)	1.0	4,155
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	495

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 401,293
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Aasen (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Janelle Bynum defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janelle Bynum	69.4	55,473
		Jamie McLeod-Skinner	29.9	23,905
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	510

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,888
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin Easton (D)
• Lynn Peterson (D)
• Cameron Pahl (D)
• Matthew Davie (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Chavez-DeRemer	98.2	54,458
		Other/Write-in votes	1.8	1,009

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,467
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Lori Chavez-DeRemer defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R)	50.9	178,813
		Jamie McLeod-Skinner (D / Independent Party / Working Families Party)	48.8	171,514
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	906

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 351,233
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Jamie McLeod-Skinner defeated incumbent Kurt Schrader in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie McLeod-Skinner	54.6	47,148
		Kurt Schrader	44.8	38,726
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	537

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,411
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Lori Chavez-DeRemer defeated Jimmy Crumpacker, John Di Paola, Laurel Roses, and Madison Oatman in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lori Chavez-DeRemer	42.8	30,438
		Jimmy Crumpacker	29.0	20,631
		John Di Paola	16.1	11,486
		Laurel Roses	8.9	6,321
		Madison Oatman	2.6	1,863
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	429

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,168
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Amy Ryan Courser (R)

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Oregon Secretary of State election, 2020

Oregon Secretary of State election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

Oregon Secretary of State election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

General election

General election for Oregon Secretary of State

Shemia Fagan defeated Kim Thatcher, Nathalie Paravicini, and Kyle Markley in the general election for Oregon Secretary of State on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shemia Fagan (D / Working Families Party)	50.3	1,146,370
		Kim Thatcher (R / Independent)	43.2	984,597
		Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green Party / Progressive Party)	3.6	82,211
		Kyle Markley (L)	2.8	62,985
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,340

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,278,503
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon Secretary of State

Shemia Fagan defeated Mark Hass and Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary for Oregon Secretary of State on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shemia Fagan	36.2	209,682
		Mark Hass	35.5	205,230
		Jamie McLeod-Skinner	27.5	159,430
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	4,395

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 578,737
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jennifer Williamson (D)
• Cameron Smith (D)
• Ryan Wruck (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon Secretary of State

Kim Thatcher defeated Dave Stauffer in the Republican primary for Oregon Secretary of State on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kim Thatcher	85.6	312,296
		Dave Stauffer	13.4	48,839
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	3,625

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 364,760
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Oregon Secretary of State

Kyle Markley advanced from the Libertarian convention for Oregon Secretary of State on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Kyle Markley (L)

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Pacific Green Party convention

Pacific Green Party convention for Oregon Secretary of State

Nathalie Paravicini advanced from the Pacific Green Party convention for Oregon Secretary of State on June 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green Party)

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2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Incumbent Greg Walden defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Mark Roberts in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Walden (R)	56.3	207,597
		Jamie McLeod-Skinner (D)	39.4	145,298
		Mark Roberts (Independent Party of Oregon)	4.2	15,536
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	278

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 368,709 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie McLeod-Skinner	43.7	25,351
		Jennifer Neahring	24.2	14,020
		Jim Crary	11.7	6,774
		Timothy White	6.0	3,469
		Raz Mason	5.4	3,137
		Eric Burnette	4.7	2,734
		Michael Byrne	4.4	2,546

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 58,031
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steven Cody Reynolds (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Incumbent Greg Walden defeated Paul Romero and Randy Pollock in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Walden	77.6	71,543
		Paul Romero	16.5	15,181
	Submit photo	Randy Pollock	6.0	5,514

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 92,238
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Independent Party of Oregon primary election

Independent Party of Oregon primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Mark Roberts advanced from the Independent Party of Oregon primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Roberts	100.0	3,441

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,441
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jamie McLeod-Skinner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McLeod-Skinner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m an everyday Oregonian who wants to serve everyday Oregonians, which is why I'm not accepting corporate PAC money. I’m an engineer, attorney, and small business owner who brings people together – across the urban-rural and political divides – to build safer and healthier communities. I’m the proud product of Oregon public schools, a rural Democrat with 12 years of elected office experience in urban and rural areas. I’ve led wildfire recovery, the development of affordable housing, and community resilience building.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Protecting democracy and our fundamental rights, including our right to reproductive healthcare
• Responding to the climate crisis and implementing good stewardship of our natural resources
• Helping working people, students, seniors, and veterans put a roof over their heads and food on their tables

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about social justice and a healthy environment.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mom is my greatest role model. When I was young, she was a single mom with two kids and she would wake early to drive a school bus, teach all day, and bus students home; in the summers, she was a farm worker. Her dedication to family and community was extraordinary. She was positive about the world and told us to always leave a place better than we found it.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, ability to listen with respect, and a passion for public service

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, ability to listen with respect, and a passion for public service

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

• Understanding of the needs of the district and staying connected with everyday Oregonians

• Having the training and on-the-ground experience to address those needs

• Working with congressional colleagues to meet the needs of your constituents

What legacy would you like to leave?

As my mother taught me, I'd like to leave my community better than I found it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I was a child, I lived in East Africa and Nelson Mandela was a national hero. He was in prison at the time for fighting against apartheid and for equality. When I was in college, I remember seeing him walk out of prison and later be elected President of South Africa. I marveled at his ability to bring people together during a very divisive time and his leadership in the peaceful transition of power.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Mucking horse stalls and bucking hay – I did it both for my family and for pay as needed through college

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

• Overcoming the intense political factionalism that is dividing us and preventing us from focusing on the shared challenges of building a healthy, sustainable economy
• Working with the international community to address the climate crisis and prevent the escalation of regional conflicts into WWIII

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think that public service is a great calling but that people should serve with integrity for a period of time, then make room for others to serve. Given that too many get caught up in the ivory tower of political power, term limits are a good way to make that happen.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Oregon has had some great public servants, from Wayne Morse to Norma Paulus to Tom McCall to Carina Miller to Bill Bradbury. Ultimately, it’s about understanding your district, staying connected to people, and having a long-term vision for your community.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There are so many! I’ve been moved by stories of people struggling with food insecurity, people living in shelters because their rent increased so dramatically with the housing shortage, people who cannot afford the prescription drugs that they or their families needs, and young people terrified that they have no future because of the climate crisis and growing weather extremes.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

The ability to compromise is necessary in life in general. Good policymaking starts with being passionate about public service, developing a shared vision for making your community better, and being able to work effectively with others to move forward on that vision. Along the way, compromise is part of exploring different ways to pursue and achieve that vision.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I'm proud to have the support of many across the district. The full list is on my website.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency and accountability are key to building public trust. That’s why I’ve never taken corporate PAC money, in my 12 years of elected office in urban and rural areas, and why I believe that Members of Congress should not be able to trade stocks.

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2022

Jamie McLeod-Skinner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McLeod-Skinner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jamie McLeod-Skinner is a small-business owner and regional emergency coordinator. As a young child, Jamie’s mom worked three jobs to put food on their table. Jamie worked her way through college and law school. She knows how tough it can be to make ends meet. She has focused her career on rebuilding communities. A former union member, Jamie is an outspoken advocate for working people, family farmers, and urban and rural communities.

Jamie began public service managing repairs of schools and hospitals in postwar Bosnia and Kosovo before returning to the U.S. to manage refugee resettlement programs, work in city and regional planning, and serve on a city council. She has led organizational change, mediated community disputes, developed affordable housing, and managed teams through crises. In 2021, she led wildfire recovery as the Interim City Manager of Talent, OR, bringing in millions of dollars in aid and emergency housing.

Jamie is committed to lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, helping families in this difficult economy, and implementing proven solutions to tackle crime. Her on-the-ground experience makes her the right candidate and the one who can bridge our political divides and create meaningful policy to positively impact all Oregonians.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The cost of living has gone up and wages have not kept pace. We need to help working families rebound from the COVID economy by building stuff again, ending corporate price gouging, and addressing the high cost of living -- with affordable housing, healthcare, prescription drugs, and childcare. When I was a kid, my single mom worked 3 jobs to feed us. When prices went up, our food budget went down. I know how hard it can be to make ends meet. That’s why I’m supported by numerous unions and working Oregonians.
• We must protect our fundamental personal freedoms and reproductive rights. Government has no business telling us what to do with our bodies or when to start our families. My opponent would ban access to abortion before a woman know she’s pregnant. My opponent is trying to take away our reproductive rights; I will defend them.
• We must protect our democracy. I’ve worked in former war zones, and I’ve seen what happens when governments fail. In Congress, I will work to strengthen our democracy by securing our elections and making the right to vote accessible for eligible Americans. My opponent is a sympathizer with the January 6th insurrectionists -- people who attacked and killed members of the Capitol Police.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing, healthcare, reproductive rights, natural resources, energy, education, civil rights, and agriculture

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe integrity and accountability are two of the most important characteristics for an elected official. That is why I do not take corporate PAC money. It is important to me to be accountable to voters.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a track record of bringing people from across political divides together to find solutions to our most pressing problems.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Helping communities success at the local level, responsible management of public resources, and keeping our communities safe.

What legacy would you like to leave?

When I was 8 years old, my mom told me to “always leave a place better than you found it.” I want to help rebuild our middle class and leave our planet and democracy better than I found it.

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2020

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Jamie McLeod-Skinner campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Oregon District 5	Lost primary	$438,831	$196,531
2022	U.S. House Oregon District 5	Lost general	$3,670,804	$3,624,685
2018	U.S. House Oregon District 2	Lost general	$1,324,503	$1,317,792
Grand total			$5,434,138	$5,139,007
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Representatives

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Suzanne Bonamici (D)

District 2

Cliff Bentz (R)

District 3

Maxine Dexter (D)

District 4

Val Hoyle (D)

District 5

Janelle Bynum (D)

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Andrea Salinas (D)

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