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Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
$204.0K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationOregon
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BackgroundMarion County Commissioner
EducationMcKay High School (1997)
Notable personal detailsDanielle Bethell is a Republican Marion County Commissioner from Keizer, Oregon, first elected in November 2020 and taking office in January 2021. She previously served as executive director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and has co-owned Bethell Plumbing. She is a graduate of Oregon State University and has served in community and local education roles, including involvement with the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board and other local boards and committees.
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Positions
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Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes protecting taxpayers, balancing budgets without raising taxes, reducing regulation to help small businesses, and opposing statewide “one-size-fits-all” policies. Her campaign and official materials highlight fiscal restraint and policies intended to lower burdens on businesses and families.
Healthcare
Supports reducing central state authority over public and mental health, shifting control to counties and prioritizing local behavioral-health responses; favors expanding treatment access while criticizing statewide policies like Measure 110. Emphasizes restoring government efficiency and lowering costs rather than expanding large, state-led health programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Danielle Bethell has participated in pro-life events and as a Marion County commissioner supported funding for a faith-based pregnancy clinic that does not provide abortions. Her public remarks and actions have emphasized expanding pregnancy support services rather than supporting abortion access. These positions align with a pro-restriction, pro-pregnancy-support stance on reproductive issues.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Danielle Bethell is in the news in connection with an Oregon legislative debate over when to hold a referendum on the state’s transportation taxes. The referendum, backed by more than 250,000 signatures, seeks to stop scheduled increases in gas and payroll taxes, and a bill would move the vote from November to May. The issue is contentious, with Gov. Tina Kotek and Democratic leaders opposing the timing change on constitutional grounds and Republicans warning a May vote could affect turnout.
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Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
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