OR-01
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Category: Oregon Congressional districts
Currently Oregon's 1st Congressional District is represented by David Wu (D) in the House of Representatives, who solidly won re-election in the 2006 Oregon mid-term elections.
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About the District
Oregon's First Congressional District includes five counties in Northwest Oregon following the Columbia River from downtown Portland to the Pacific Ocean and Oregon's scenic north coast. The First Congressional District encompasses the variety of geographical, historical, industrial, and recreational attractions, that make Oregon such a distinct and sought after place to live.
Internationally recognized for its urban planning and commitment to livability Portland, in Multnomah County, is a city brimming with industry and character. Downtown Portland provides visitors and residents alike with numerous attractions including Pioneer Courthouse Square; the historic Pearl District dotted with popular cafes and eateries throughout; Tom McCall Waterfront Park, providing walkers and joggers a view of the beautiful Willamette River; the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, home to the Oregon Symphony; and the NW 23rd Street shopping district where Oregonians enjoy sales tax-free shopping at plenty of unique boutiques and restaurants. And, since Portland is the "City of Roses", one of the most famous landmarks is the Rose Garden overlooking the city skyline. Chinese Garden, Oregon Zoo, Pioneer Square
Oregon's economic engine is fueled by the "Silicon Forest" companies of Washington County, Oregon's second largest and fastest growing. High-tech companies such as Intel and Tektronix employ thousands of County residents, and international apparel companies such as Nike and Columbia Sportswear call Washington County home. The growth of business in Washington County has made the Hillsboro Airport the second busiest in the state. Agriculture remains an important part of the county's economy with a large nursery industry and other diverse crops, which are sold at Washington County's attractive farmers markets.
The cutting edged technology of the Silicon Forest is supported by the research universities of Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon Graduate Institute, and Portland State University. In addition, the first district is home to the Linfield College, Pacific university, George Fox University, Portland Community College, and Clatsop Community College.
South of Washington County along the Willamette Valley is Yamhill County, home to Oregon's wine industry. Known for its Pinot Noir, Yamhill County today has well over one hundred individual wineries. Yamhill remains part of the heartland of Oregon's agriculture industry. The county also draws visitors to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, home of Howard Hughes' famous Spruce Goose and an SR71 Blackbird. These and other rare planes make Yamhill County a prominent landmark for international aviation.
Located where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Clatsop County's landscape unfolds into sandy beaches and scenic coastal views. A strong fishing industry and the charm of a close-knit community around throughout Clatsop's various small towns. Nearby Astoria has provided backdrops for Hollywood films, including Steven Spielberg's Goonies, and the Marine Environmental Research and Training Station (MERTS) is one of the most comprehensive and advanced marine technology centers in the country.
Clatsop County also holds an important piece of our nation's history. The mouth of the Columbia is where the famous journey of Lewis and Clark completed its mission. Starting in 2003 our nation began the commemorative years to mark two hundred years since the beginning of the Corps of Discovery's journey back and forth across the continent. The history of the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark is one of the nation's most remarkable stories, combining elements of tribal culture, botany, zoology, adventure, geography and natural history and much more.
2006 election
David Wu (D) 147,986 63% Derrick Kitts (R) 78,211 34% Other 7,289 3%
2004 election
David Wu (D) 192,640 58% Goli Ameri (R) 127,736 38% Other 13,011 4%
2002 election
David Wu (D) 137,037 62% Jim Greenfield (R) 75,618 34% Other (1 candidate) 6,973 3%