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Republican
Danielle Bethell
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
$230.7K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOregon
BackgroundMarion County Commissioner
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EducationOregon State University (graduate)
Notable personal detailsDanielle Bethell is a Marion County commissioner in Oregon and a Republican candidate for Oregon governor in 2026. She was elected to the Marion County Board of Commissioners in November 2020 and began serving in January 2021, and has held leadership roles with the Association of Oregon Counties, including president in 2023. Bethell previously served as executive director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in local education governance as a Salem-Keizer Public Schools board director. She is a graduate of Oregon State University.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
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 updatedJul 15, 2026
Danielle Bethell is running for the Republican nomination for Oregon governor and is now in the final stretch before the May 19 primary. Recent coverage has focused on her campaign positions on affordability, taxes, abortion, immigration, education, and election policy, along with her participation in GOP debates. She has also drawn attention because of Oregon Government Ethics Commission investigations into two incidents involving her children.
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Articles
EREugene Register-Guard2 months ago
Oregon Republican candidates for governor on business, affordability
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SSSalem Statesman Journal3 months ago
Oregon Republican governor candidates on abortion
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EREugene Register-Guard3 months ago
Time, how to watch Oregon Republican governor candidate debate
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EREugene Register-Guard3 months ago
Who is Danielle Bethell? Why she's running for Oregon governor
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Polls
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Danielle Bethell for Oregon Republican Governor nominee?
David A. Henslee
Public figure
Klamath County Commissioner David A. Henslee endorsed Danielle Bethell.
Lore Christopher
Elected official
Keizer mayor candidate Lore Christopher endorsed Danielle Bethell.
Kevin Mannix
Elected official
Oregon State Representative Kevin Mannix endorsed Danielle Bethell.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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