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IN APRIL, A super PAC ostensibly committed to supporting “pro-science” candidates began dropping eye-popping sums of money on a Portland, Oregon, congressional race. 314 Action Fund, which is not known for spending big in congressional primaries, has spent $1.7 million in support of a single candidate in the 3rd Congressional District’s open Democratic primary.

Susheela Jayapal, the former Multnomah County commissioner who is both progressive and politically pragmatic, and who we trust will be a voice for forward movement—not murky centrist stagnation. 

Portland and Gresham, OR - Today, candidates for Congress and former Commissioner Susheela Jayapal and Councilor Eddy Morales joined together to reiterate calls for transparency in efforts to affect the outcome of the Democratic primary in Oregon’s Third Congressional District.

Ads Highlight Jayapal’s Service as a Progressive Champion and Abortion Rights Activist

 Susheela Jayapal, candidate for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional District and former Multnomah County Commissioner, announced today the launch of her first advertisements in the campaign, highlighting her service as a progressive champion and abortion rights activist.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is hoping to grow its presence in the House, with Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) suggesting it would be great to have "double good trouble" in Congress by electing her sister, Susheela, in 2024.

"We together are double good trouble," Pramila Jayapal said. "We need to get her into Congress."

Susheela Jayapal, candidate for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional District, is calling on Democrats in the race to condemn and refuse any spending from groups funded by MAGA Republicans. In Democratic primary elections across the country, Republican-funded organizations have been spending millions of dollars funneled from Republican mega-donors with close ties to anti-choice politicians.

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.

“From reproductive rights to affordable housing, to climate justice and a livable wage, Susheela Jayapal knows what’s at stake for our communities in this election,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “She will be a bold champion for the people of the OR-03, and I’m excited to endorse her campaign for Congress.”

Nation’s Largest Grassroots Environmental Group Praises Jayapal’s Work to Protect Oregon’s Environment. "We are pleased to announce today that the Sierra Club officially endorses Susheela Jayapal for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District," said John Talik, Political Chair of the Sierra Club Oregon Chapter.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed former Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District.

Today former Multnomah County Commissioner and Democratic candidate for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional District Susheela Jayapal announced raising more than $300,000 to date, with $277,000 raised in the first eight weeks of the campaign for the Q4 period ending in 2023.

Today former Multnomah County Commissioner and candidate for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional District Susheela Jayapal announced endorsements by two high profile groups advocating for Asian American representation in Congress: Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Rising & Empowering Political Action Committee (ASPIRE PAC) - and Indian American Impact.

Yesterday, Susheela Jayapal, Democratic candidate for Oregon’s third congressional district, officially launched her campaign to succeed Congressman Earl Blumenauer, surrounded by a crowd of more than 100 attendees and former constituents from all parts of the district.

Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal resigned from the Multnomah County Commission Wednesday morning to launch a run for Congress to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer. “It’s about certainly continuing the work that I’ve been doing at the county on local issues, addressing the homelessness crisis, public safety, wages for front line workers, all of these really important issues,” Jayapal said

Susheela Jayapal, the sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Washington state Democrat who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, announced Wednesday that she is running for a congressional seat from the neighboring state of Oregon. If elected, the Jayapals would be the first sisters to serve in Congress at the same time from different states.

Susheela Jayapal, the sister of Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), on Wednesday announced a run for Congress in neighboring Oregon. Jayapal said it is "more important than ever that we have an unwavering progressive voice in Congress" in a press release on Wednesday announcing her run.

Multnomah County has received a $2 million federal grant to fund a three-year program to address crime in the Cully neighborhood of northeast Portland. Commissioner Susheela Jayapal, who represents north and northeast Portland and worked with LPSCC and partners to get the grant, said the grant proposal came together thanks to the Transforming Justice project.