A closer look at Maxine Dexter's primary election win over Susheela Jayapal

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s District 3 congressional seat is an expensive one to secure, raising the question of how much outside money plays a part in Pacific Northwest politics.

The seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is considered a safely Democratic position. Despite this, two progressives — Maxine Dexter and Susheela Jayapal — spent more than $7 million in outside spending from around the country, according to financial watchdogs.

"This is the type of district...