Bynum Announces First Three Town Halls of 2026

Oregon City, Oregon - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced her first three town halls of 2026, in Deschutes, Clackamas, and Linn Counties. Senator Wyden will co-host the town halls in Deschutes and Clackamas Counties, while Merkley will take on Linn County. Rep. Bynum hosted 21 town halls in 2025 and is picking up right where she left off with three more this January.

"Hearing directly from Oregonians is the most important part of my job," said Rep. Bynum."That's why I held 21 town halls last year and that's why I'm so excited to join Senator Wyden for 2 more to kick off 2026. I'll see you out there, Oregon!"

"A new year means new opportunities for all Oregonians to share opinions, ask questions and discuss ideas in open-to-all town halls in community gatherings with their neighbors," Wyden said."These face-to-face meetings are always important, and I look forward to these town halls at the start of 2026 to hear Oregonians' thoughts on priorities for the year ahead in rural, suburban and urban parts of our state."

"I'm looking forward to again visiting wonderful communities all over our state. By talking directly to folks in each county my team and I can go to work for the interests and needs most important in each corner of our state," Merkley said.

The time and location details for her upcoming town halls are below. Media availability information to come.

Deschutes County Town Hall with Senator Wyden
Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT
Location: Sisters High School - 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters, OR 97759

Clackamas County Town Hall with Senator Wyden
Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM PT
Location: Camp Withycombe - 15300 SE Industrial Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015

Linn County Town Hall with Senator Merkley
Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM -6:30 PM PT
Location: Linn County Russell Tripp Performance Center - Ellingson Rd SW, Albany, OR 97321

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