Oregon Secretary of State

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Easier access. Would like to see Oregon’s vote-by-mail serve as a national model. Said it "has helped make voting more accessible, convenient and secure — when it is properly administered, The failure of the DMV to complete the proper checks of the data that was sent to the secretary of state did expose a flaw in the administration that must immediately be addressed.” Stated "We need a Secretary of State who will protect our democracy from threats of violence and misinformation."

More restrictive. Recently filed a lawsuit claiming there was widespread disenfranchisement of Oregon voters through vote-by-mail. Argues that "vote-by-mail systems . . . are costlier to implement . . . [and] the problems involve more than just the tabulation machines and their proprietary software algorithms. There are also concerns about internet connections and whether or not the tabulated results can be tampered with or altered by outsiders."

Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon.

Endorsed by Oregon Right to Life PAC

Expand. States that "Decades of systemic racism and government neglect have placed many Black, Indigenous and People of Color at increased risk of poverty and food security. We must broadly address the underlying economic disparity . . . related to food insecurity, this means supporting community based organizations who are doing the work on the ground to address immediate needs, and getting creative to address the food deserts that impact many communities of color, particularly those living in rural areas of the state."

Restrict. In 2017, voted against SB 558 - Expands Health Care Coverage for Children. This bill requires the Oregon Health Authority to advise and assist in implementing the Health Care for All Oregon Children program. It also establishes grants to help encourage enrollment of children of racial, ethnic and language minority groups.

As an Oregon legislature, rated 7% by National Rifle Association.

In 2024 Oregon legislature, opposed establishing a task force on community safety and firearm prevention. Received endorsement from the NRA-Political Victory Fund based on his strong support of Second Amendment rights. 

As an Oregon legislature, rated 92% by Oregon Education Association. As State Treasurer, modified the Oregon College Savings plan to make it more practical and accessible for lower-income residents. 

Rated 0% by Oregon Education Association.

Received a 88% rating from American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon

Received a 33% rating from American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon.

Unspecified. Said "If Oregonians ... adopt ranked-choice voting, I will implement the will of voters ... This will require consistent engagement and outreach to Oregon’s 36 county clerks, ... [and] also require working with the Legislature to ensure that state and local election officials have the resources they need to educate and communicate with voters."

Against. Said ranked-choice voting is "one of the worst ideas I have ever seen make it to the ballot. . . Our modern political class doesn’t like to make bold statements and there is no way to measure or rank the subtle nuances of any single candidates’ leanings in different circumstances given different trade-offs."