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Air Force Veteran Wins Republican Primary in Oregon House Race
Monique DeSpain, an Air Force veteran with national security experience, emerged victorious in the Republican primary for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.
Challenging the Incumbent Democrat
DeSpain will now face off against Democrat Rep. Val Hoyle in the upcoming November general election. Republicans are looking to gain ground in the House of Representatives, and this race presents a competitive opportunity in deep-blue Oregon.
Fundraising Challenges
Despite the competitiveness of the race, Democrats hold a significant fundraising advantage. National Republicans may shift their focus and resources to other battleground races across the country.
Former Air Force Col. Monique DeSpain (right) will take on incumbent Democrat Rep. Val Hoyle (left) in the November election. (Getty Images, Monique for Congress)
Controversy Surrounding Hoyle
Val Hoyle has faced controversy in the past, including accepting campaign donations from cannabis entrepreneurs involved in taxpayer-funded grants she oversaw while serving as commissioner of Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries.
- Laura Vega, a co-founder of ENDVR, donated $1,000 to Hoyle’s campaign
- Hoyle received donations from colleagues who did not condemn Hamas attacks on Israel
Val Hoyle during her campaign for Congress in 2022. (AP)
Analysts’ Predictions
Elections analysts believe the race in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District will likely favor the Democratic incumbent, Val Hoyle.
Contributions by Fox News’ Kyle Morris
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