Expenditure Details of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Campaign Funds
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican from Oregon, has utilized nearly $50,000 of her campaign finances on high-end hotel accommodations and car services. Despite being elected to represent the 5th district in 2022, Chavez-DeRemer has faced criticism for residing outside the district she serves.
Chavez-DeRemer is currently campaigning for a second term. Financial documents reveal that between February 2023 and May 2024, her campaign allocated $43,800 towards stays at 30 luxury hotels, each boasting four to five-star ratings. A significant portion of these expenses was incurred at two Marriott locations in Washington D.C.
Among the luxury accommodations were The Ritz-Carlton in Miami, FL, and the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. While her campaign did not disclose all hotel locations, further scrutiny highlights additional spending.
From December 2023 to May 2024, the campaign used $6,090 on private car and limousine services, primarily around Washington D.C. In February 2024, $731.50 was spent at Snow Country Limousine in Park City, UT, coinciding with a stay at the St. Regis Resort in Deer Valley, UT, known for its ski packages and gourmet dining.
Campaign finance regulations permit spending on meals, events, and travel, provided they are deemed reasonable and necessary. Chavez-DeRemer’s personal financial disclosures indicate a net worth of $14.8 million, and she resides with her husband, an anesthesiologist, in Happy Valley, OR.
An online tool from the U.S. House of Representatives shows that Chavez-DeRemer’s address is in District 3, represented by Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer. During her initial congressional run in 2022, she faced scrutiny for residing outside District 5 and initially pledged to relocate following the finalization of congressional maps. However, after her election, she expressed no intention of moving into District 5.
Notably, Oregon law does not mandate that lawmakers reside within the districts they represent. Chavez-DeRemer’s Democratic challenger is state Rep. Janelle Bynum. Requests for comments from Chavez-DeRemer’s campaign spokesperson went unanswered.
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