
David Russ
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, BA
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Sustainable Resources Group, Board Member / Founder
Kiwanis of Gardena Valley, President
Dundee Urban Renewal Agency, Board Chair / Founder
Yamhill County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, Committee Member
Yamhill County Parkway Committee, Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilor, 1 year
Mayor of Dundee, 10 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Oregon Right to Life
Stand For Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Oregon Right To Life
National Women's Prayer & Voting Army
Marion County Republican Party
Stand for Health Freedom
Oregon Firearms Federation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
David Russ (OR) (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
David Russ (OR) (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
David Russ completed the 2026 Oregon Abigail Adams Voter Education Project survey.
David Russ completed the 2024 Oregon Abigail Adams Voter Education Project survey.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
As per the Supreme Court, this is not a Federal issue. States need to legislate on this matter.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
As per the Supreme Court, this is not a Federal issue. States need to legislate on this matter.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
As per the Supreme Court, this is not a Federal issue. States need to legislate on this matter.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Such funding is not authorized by The Constitution For The United States Of America
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Ending Federal programs that basically violate the 10th Amendment will severely reduce the budget and cause the termination of many Federal Agencies. Up to $6 Trillion/yr RussIsForUS.com/proposed-bills#no-strings 2. End Foreign Aid - While down in 2026, previous years have been up to $100 Billion/yr 3. End Racist Programs that distribute goods/services and funds based on Race, Creed, Color, Religion or Sex. Up to $140 Billion/yr RussIsForUS.com/proposed-bills#anti-racism
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Such a requirement is in violation of the Fifth Amendment to The Constitution For The United States Of America
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the Church shall not dictate the operations of the Federal Government, and the Federal Government shall not dictate the operations of any religion. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with keeping religion out of government, not keeping government out of religion.
HEALTHCARE
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.
The free market should decide. Any activity in this realm by government "places a thumb on the scales."
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
Data that the government maintains on individuals should be extremely limited. This would be an excess. Any data that the government maintains on individuals has the potential to be used for tyranny.
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.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Not any more important than the US relationship with any other ally.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
There should be a moratorium on all US immigration for at least 5 years. The Biden Administration allowed over 20 million aliens to enter the country illegally. This will have a huge impact on all aspects of American life and economy. These issues must be settled as a matter of National Security before further immigration can be considered.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Sanctuary cities and states are in direct violation of Federal Law.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
As with all things (powers) not specifically given to the Federal Government by The Constitution For The United States Of America. (see 10th Amendment)
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
These are OUR children. Not theirs.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
This is coercion of people (children) unable to understand the decision being made.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Anyone wishing to have a "legal union" can use a different word like "civil union". The name is not what gives those persons the tax benefits these people seek.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Only US Citizens should be allowed to vote in any election on US soil. Proving that you are a Citizen should be prerequisite to placing a vote.
EQUALITY
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
Allowing these things creates a physical and security risk for all involved.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear followed by Hydro. Windmills and Solar or NOT viable alternatives and are damaging to the environment.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
Follow The Constitution For The United States Of America
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Neutral
This is not in the Constitution. Therefore it is not the purview of the Federal Government. States can and should legislate on this issue.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Restrictions on gun ownership only benefit criminals who will not comply (including tyrannical leaders).
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