David Russ
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Russ
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, BA
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Sustainable Resources Group, Board Member
Kiwanis of Gardena Valley, President
Dundee Urban Renewal Agency, Board Chair
Just Mohs Inc, Board Member. CFO
Yamhill County Parkway Committee, Committee Member
Yamhill County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilor, 1
Mayor, 9
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Lindsay Bershauer, Yamhill County Commissioner; Mary Starrett, Yamhill County Commissioner; Kit Johnston, Yamhill County Commissioner; Jeff Kosmicki, Chief Newberg/Dundee Police; Tim Weaver, Dundee City Council / Retired Police
OTHER INFORMATION
David Russ completed the 2024 Oregon Abigail Adams Voter Education Project survey.
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
As allowed by state law. It is a Constitutional Violation for Congress to legislate such a thing. I will support controls on elective abortion at the state level.
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?
The most the federal government should do to limit abortion is to encourage and support the development of strong patriotic families in our Nation. Any legislative action on such an issue is strictly the jurisdiction of the individual states.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Simply, it means, "One shall not direct the other." That does not mean that they should be mutually exclusive. Proper leadership requires ethics and morality. Get the full answer to this at RussIsForUs.com/god
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NO. That is basically slavery. Part of the main intent of The Constitution For the United States of America is to protect citizens from being randomly compelled to do things they do not wish to do.
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. Imminent danger may be too high of a standard. Threats can be in many forms and become imminently dangerous very quickly.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Yes. They are also current a threat within our borders and in our local, state and federal governments.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Relationships with all allies are important until they are not. In the end, neither ally controls, nor operates specifically for the other. Stating that any ally’s relationship is important over any other ally’s relationship is inappropriate and potentially dangerous. All allies are our allies as long as there is a return on the investment for both parties.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
In short, “Destruction of the Military from within.” The space allowed for this response is not adequate to provide all of the causes. Much the problem comes down to a simple "polite" statement from those who would enlist. "The United States Military is no longer a source of pride for this country and for those who serve.”
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Unless Disease is has 50% mortality rate for the general population and the vaccine has 100% efficacy with NO side effects for anyone. The problem is that leaving any opening for this to happen is on the path to tyranny.
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.
None of the above. The the answers do not consider how this issue should actually be addressed logistically nor Constitutionally. System costs, abuse and misuse must all be addressed along with States Rights. A solution that works will likely be “none of the above.” I would like to see the issue be handled this way RussIsForUS.com/what-if
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
In short, “Reduce taxes by reducing the size of the federal government, especially the executive branch.” Most federal government operations are in violation of the 10th Amendment of The Constitution and operate with huge amounts of waste and fraud.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
It is also a violation of The Constitution For The United States of America.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
NO. Doing so violates over 20 Constitutional Amendments and Congressional Acts.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
YES. The least expensive long term solution is to complete the wall. Border Security should also be turned over to the US Military. There is no reason for additional federal agencies to secure our nation. RussIsForUS.com/immigration
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Due to the invasion we have suffered over the last three years, it should be nearly zero for several years. We need to sort out the "immigrants" we have before we can consider taking on more. During this period it should only be true asylum seekers and few special cases.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Yes. These things are state issues. I will work to move this question out of the federal government's hands.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I will specifically seek to make this happen.
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?
1. Non-Citizens to not have 2nd Amendment Rights 2. Convicted violent felons should be restricted 3. Persons deemed through “due process of law” to be “mentally incompetent” or a “hazard to others,” should be limited. There are no other restrictions on gun ownership that would serve public safety.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Conservative
I am a Constitutional Conservative. Some people might call that Very Conservative. In the end, I believe that there are people who's beliefs are "to the right" of me.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
This is pretty clearly defined in the original Constitution For The United States of America. In short: At the federal level - To provide an environment where the people can thrive with peace, freedom, liberty, prosperity and provide protection from global political threats. The purpose of government at the state and local level can be of much wider scope, but that is to be defined by the people of those municipalities.
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.
NO.
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.
Strongly Agree
This is a true statement. Also, in the spirit of the “separation of church and state,” the church has no authority to dictate to government what should be recognized as a “union” between human beings for taxation. The actual issue here from a government viewpoint is a cross between the right to tax the citizens, and which citizens receive special tax treatment with a little bit of marxist philosophy mixed in. If we address those issues head-on, your underlying question may become moot.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
This question and answer concern me. The statements about children are true. However, in recent years government agencies that have been charged with “protecting” children have become the abusers. We have to be careful how this is handled. See Reports. https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/cps-casworkers-have-too-much-power-43786 and https://parentalrights.org/child_protective_services/
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
NO.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I am a Patriot. I value truth and honesty. My highest priorities are God, The Constitution and YOU. RussIsForUS.com/god-the-constitution-and-you . If I were given 10,000 characters in this survey I could not tell you as much about me and my values as you could find at RussIsForUS.com. My endorsements listed at the beginning of this survey is short one. The Community Oriented Public Servants PAC. These people would not endorse me if it was not clear that I serve the people when serving as an Elected Official. The other endorsements are from civic leaders from my city and region. It is a great honor to have the endorsement of all three of my County Commissioners.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
NO. Voters must be US Citizens, must be registered to vote and must provide proof of identity to vote. We also need to eliminate machine counting and unexcused mail in-voting. I would like to see a “National Vote Day” holiday with one ID, one in person ballot completed in one day and counted by hand, or by simple non-computerized machines.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College is an integral part of our Constitutional Republic. That is very different from a democracy.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
NO. It is CRT that is racist. I really do not like the term racist for many reasons. One of which is, "He who screams 'racism' the loudest is." However, there federal government is currently very discriminatory when it comes to race. I have legislation planned to help end that. RussIsForUS.com/proposed-bills
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.
Strongly Disagree
NO. That statement is proven to be fictitious.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear and Hydro-Electric
