Russell Bubach

Republican | North Dakota

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Russell Bubach


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 13


Incumbent

No


Links

Russell Bubach websites

EDUCATION

Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND, Bachelors, 1978-1982

WORK & MILITARY

USDA-Farm Service Agency, Administrative Officer, 1983-2019

AFFILIATIONS

Immanuel Lutheran Church, member, past chairman, past elder, 1991-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State House of Repreesntative, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Fargo Area Conservatives

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Alexander C Balazs (2024)

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

State and Federal taxpayers dollars should not be used to provide for abortions.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is in danger and in the case of rape or incest. This is extremely rare. Other than that, the means of conception should not be used as a means to end the life of another.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

An individual at the end of life should be cared for and provided as much comfort as medically possible, but life should not be terminated prematurely.

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

Choose not to answer

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

Agree

Yes. We are a nation of laws. Some provisions of the Comstock act have been overturned, but the portion that relates to transportation of abortion medications is still in effect and therefore should be enforced.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage only inflates prices and therefore doesn't achieve its objective. Wages should be determined by the free market

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.

Auditing to identify fraud, reduce corporate subsidies, and streamline every department's budget focusing on spikes in government programs.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

The government shouldn’t impose a religion, but it also shouldn’t interfere with religious practices.

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

Strongly Disagree

This would be interfering with a person's religious beliefs. A person should not be compelled to act against their religious beliefs.


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

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?

The United States’ relationship with Israel is important, as Israel is a key ally in a volatile region. However, any decisions involving Israel and the Middle East should be made with the best interests of the United States in mind.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Disagree

Sanctuary cities shouldn’t be allowed to ignore federal law. All undocumented individuals are in the country illegally and therefore subject to deportation, with those who have committed crimes taking priority for removal.


EDUCATION

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

Agree

Our education system has let our children down, and it’s time to hand control back to the states.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree

Foreign governments shouldn’t have the power to influence our professors or students, especially when they push ideologies that go against the interests of the United States.


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

A minor dealing with gender confusion should have access to counseling and support. However, permanent, life-altering decisions shouldn’t be made or encouraged for children. Adolescence comes with its own set of challenges and making irreversible changes for a confused child is not advisable.

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and we serve God through our daily vocations.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Everyone should be required to have a photo ID. It’s important to ensure the voting process is secure, but the requirement shouldn’t be unduly burdensome.


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?

Nuclear, Coal and Oil


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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Criminal justice should provide just punishment, but also reform and rehabilitate as possible.

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

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. However, the greater responsibility is with the parents.

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?

Adequate background checks.

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