Oregon State House District 53
Leans Democratic — shifted 8.9pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 70K residents
Oregon State House District 53 is a state house district that has a population of 70,378. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+12.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.6% | 41.9% | D+12.7 | D+8.9 |
| 2020* | 50.5% | 46.6% | D+3.8 | D+5.6 |
| 2016* | 43.8% | 45.5% | R+1.7 | D+6.1 |
| 2012* | 46.1% | 53.9% | R+7.8 | R+7.6 |
| 2008* | 49.0% | 49.1% | R+0.2 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines OR-HD-53?
OR-HD-53 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 21pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- The 2008 election was decided by just 0.2 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2016
- Shifted 20.5 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | OR-HD-53 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 82.9% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 9.0% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.5% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Asian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 0.5% | 1.9% | 12.2% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Oregon State House District 53? 70,378 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
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Other Oregon State House Districts
59 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| OR-HD-43 | D+85.7 |
| OR-HD-42 | D+84.2 |
| OR-HD-33 | D+75.8 |
| OR-HD-44 | D+75.3 |
| OR-HD-28 | D+71.9 |
| OR-HD-45 | D+71.3 |
| OR-HD-08 | D+66.1 |
| OR-HD-46 | D+64.0 |
| OR-HD-41 | D+60.3 |
| OR-HD-38 | D+57.5 |
| OR-HD-16 | D+54.3 |
| OR-HD-27 | D+50.1 |
| OR-HD-34 | D+46.0 |
| OR-HD-47 | D+38.7 |
| OR-HD-35 | D+37.5 |
| OR-HD-25 | D+37.3 |
| OR-HD-30 | D+34.7 |
| OR-HD-13 | D+34.6 |
| OR-HD-54 | D+33.7 |
| OR-HD-37 | D+30.0 |
| OR-HD-36 | D+29.5 |
| OR-HD-05 | D+27.9 |
| OR-HD-14 | D+24.6 |
| OR-HD-26 | D+21.2 |
| OR-HD-29 | D+16.1 |