Andrea Salinas faces Mike Erickson in race for Oregon's 6th District

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- In another Oregon race that could tip the balance of power in the House of Representatives, Democratic incumbent Rep. Andrea Salinas faces a rematch with Republican Mike Erickson for Oregon’s Sixth District seat.

As of 11:00 p.m. Salinas leads with 54% of the vote and Erickson with 45%. According to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office over 217,000 votes have been counted.

The race has been dubbed one of the top races to watch in 2024 in a Cygnal poll released by Erickson’s campaign.

Salinas previously told KOIN 6 News she’s focused on addressing cost of living issues, noting the district is also facing issues with mental health and addiction crises, along with homelessness and affordable housing challenges.

Erickson has previously touted his experience as a businessman who has created jobs in the state, focusing his campaign on addressing inflation and border security.