Decision Desk HQ has projected that former President Donald Trump has won Oregon’s Republican presidential primary, reinforcing his stronghold within the GOP and setting the stage for the upcoming general election.
Although Trump is already the presumptive GOP nominee, his victory in Oregon could add up to 31 more delegates to his tally as he gears up for a potential rematch against President Joe Biden. Biden is widely expected to secure an easy win in Oregon’s Democratic primary this fall.
Oregon, which has consistently voted Democratic in presidential elections since the mid-1980s, offers eight electoral college votes that are considered reliably blue. Despite this, some Republicans have found encouragement in recent political shifts, notably when Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) flipped the state’s fifth congressional district during the midterms.
Trump’s win in Oregon underscores his continued influence within the Republican Party, demonstrating strong support as he prepares for the general election campaign. The outcome of the primary further solidifies his position and momentum as the race progresses toward November.