Gary L Dye

Republican | Oregon

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Gary L Dye


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

OSU, Corvallis, BS ChE, 1981

Pepperdine, LA, MBA, 1989

U of California, Irvine, BS Math & Physics, 1991

Northwest School of Law, Portland, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

Shell Oil Co, Engineer, 8

Saudi Aramco, Engineer, 4

NW Natural, Engineer/Director, 12

Baker Petrolite, Engineer, 1

AFFILIATIONS

Brooklyn Action Corp, Director, Western Gas Measurement

Director, American Gas Association, Member

David Douglas Citizen Budget Committee, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Oregon State Rep 48, 2016

US Rep Texas, 2000

US Senate, 2020

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Before the unborn achieves a mental state resembling human thought. 17 weeks?

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Abortion should not be allowed after the unborn achieves a mental state of a human being. 17mweeks? Manslaughter is the crime for,the doctor.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Adopt an exclusive transaction tax on everything -- no exceptions. Reduce the rate as government is pared back.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means government should not make any proclamation about any religion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Vaccinations should not be required.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

The First Amendment prohibits the endorsement of a Jewish state, or any other religious state.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Who would protect a government that hates you?


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We need to privatize citizenship, and let citizens sell their citizenship on the open market. Government could create citizenships and sell them.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

Take "sex" out of the definition. Allow all unions, including between family members. Legalize partnerships for whatever reason.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Constantly migrate between Believer/agnostic/atheist.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Choose not to answer

libertarian

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Public safety -- internal and external. Establish and enforce laws. Get out of the way.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Yes. State of Oregon convicted me of Manufacture and Distribution of a Controlled Sustance (marijuana) while I was working as an engineer in Saudi Arabia. Expunged after government decided that marijuana retailers were actually heroes of the economy.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Guns should not be forbidden that are allowed to be used by the police.

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