Susheela Jayapal Leads OR-03 Democratic Primary in Q1 Fundraising and Cash on Hand

Apr

2024

PRESS RELEASE

Susheela Jayapal Leads OR-03 Democratic Primary in
Q1 Fundraising and Cash on Hand

Portland, OR. – Today former Multnomah County Commissioner and Democratic candidate for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional District Susheela Jayapal announced raising more than $330,000 this quarter and over $610,000 to date, the highest of any candidate in the race for Oregon’s Third Congressional District. Jayapal’s recent endorsements include U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Ayanna Pressley and Delia Ramirez, as well as Oregon AFSCME and the Sierra Club.

In addition to her Q1 raise:

Jayapal leads the Democratic primary field with $408,000 cash on hand, nearly double our competitors
Jayapal leads the Democratic primary field in total fundraising, all without corporate PAC funds
Jayapal leads the Democratic primary field with 100+ endorsements from local and state leaders.

In Congress, Susheela will continue to be a strong progressive voice, fighting for the health and safety of our community, championing abortion rights, taking on big polluters and fighting climate change, and standing up to election deniers to defend our democracy. She’s committed to ensuring America lives up to its promise of opportunity for all, with no community left behind; and to the vision of a country that we can be proud to leave to our children and our grandchildren.

“I’m thrilled that my message of progressive change and bold solutions is resonating with people,” Jayapal said. “It’s clear that voters in our district want a strong, proven progressive champion in Congress just as I have been in our community for decades, and I am humbled by the support.”

For more information, including a full list of endorsements, visit www.SusheelaForCongress.com. For a high-resolution picture of Susheela, click here.