
Russell McAlmond
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Russell McAlmond
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA, MBA
The American College, Prince of Prussia, PA, MSFS
George Fox University, Newberg, OR, BA Organizational Leadership
California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA, BS Business Administration
WORK & MILITARY
US Marine Corps, E-4
AFFILIATIONS
Center for Human Equality - Founder - Oregon, Executive Director
American Legion, Member - Lifetime
Disabled Veterans Association, Member - Lifetime
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Josephine County Public Safety Budget Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate - Oregon
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed the 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey,
Grants Pass Tribune interview, October 26, 2025.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Severe Deformity, Save Life of Mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This is not found in the constitution, but it means we have a secular government that does not impose religion or a state church on anyone in the country. It does not mean to keep religion out of the public square.
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.
B
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?
Did not answer
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Did not answer
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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Capitalism has been proven over and over again to be the best economic system in the world that respects individual human rights.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Neutral
People who can afford more already pay more taxes.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Audit the federal government spending for all departments. 2. Discover any waste and fraud by audit. 3. Eliminate waste and fraud by recovering fraud money or removing those who are not entitled to citizen benefits.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Did not answer
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Did not answer
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
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