
Danielle Bethell
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Danielle Bethell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
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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