Danielle Bethell

Republican | Oregon

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Danielle Bethell


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

McKay High School, Salem, Diploma, 1994-1997

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Bachelors of Science, -2012

WORK & MILITARY

Marion County, Commissioner, 2021-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Keizer Rotary, Rotarian, 2014-2023

McNary High School- Athletic Booster Club, President, 2015-2020

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Salem Keizer School Board, 2019-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Angela Plowhead (2021)

WinRed (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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

The imbalance in available resources for females seeking a "choice" is glaring in Oregon. We need to invest in prevention systems more boldly.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, Life of the mother

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

This is an area of policy I am not familiar with.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

The separation of church and state to me means government disallows partnerships with religious organizations. I don't agree with this premise, in fact, I believe the elimination of religious systems being a part of community outcomes is costly to taxpayers and has driven us to a point where we believe government is the only solution. I also believe partnerships should exist between government and religious entities, as long as religion is a choice of the individual user and not a requirement.

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

Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

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?

Yes, it's one of historical importance, and a relationship that as of late focuses on national security, technology and access in to the middle east.


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.

C

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Oregon minimum wage should be scalable based on experience and meant for first time job seekers.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1) Audits of agencies and all programs; 2) reducing/eliminating duplication of systems within state, county and city systems; 3) require contracts for public funds to align with measurable outcomes; 4) align systems for zero based budgeting


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree

I am in favor of a US immigration system that is consistent and accessible, as well as a healthy relationship between Oregon and the federal administration (regardless of who is in office) to support the economic needs of Oregon's largest systems supported by immigrants.


EDUCATION

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

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

A system that is designed to promote public safety through measures of accountability, and stabilization.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Gun ownership is not the problem. The mentality of some who use guns to harm, is the problem. I believe in the right to bare arms, and I also believe there can be a time and place concern for some who want access to fire arms. In some situations, such as convicted felons who have a history of harm should not be allowed to legally posses a firearm.


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?

Lean Conservative

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

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have a strong belief in God, who defines truth and purpose, and that people are imperfect but responsible for their choices. That a good society balances accountability, freedom and moral order.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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?

We need a mixed system of reliable sources. Nuclear energy and hydro power, along with natural gas.

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