Ginny Burdick
Bio | Burdick graduated from the University of Oregon in 1973. Burdick was a member of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Commission before joining the Oregon State Senate in 1997. |
Status and Position | Current State Senator of Oregon |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, Oregon |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
Campaign Financing | Burdick has received campaign financing from companies and firms such Nike, Comcast, and the Oregon Soft Drink Association. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/10706/ginny-burdick |
Voting Rights | Stance is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Burdick has expressed strong interest in the implementation of universal healthcare in the state of Oregon. Burdick has worked with colleagues in the Oregon State Senate on legislation that would enact universal healthcare coverage in Oregon. She has also supported bills that would lower the costs of prescription medication. Source: https://ginnyfororegon.com/issues/universal-healthcare/ |
| Socialized Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| LGBT Rights | For | Burdick supports LGBT rights, and has worked to provide assistance to the LGBT community. Burdick supported a bill (SB 946) that created a position to provide outreach and assistance to LGBT veterans, their spouses, and dependents. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2015/SB946/ |
| Taxes | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Abortion | For | Burdick supports reproductive rights. Burdick is an advocate of abortion rights and readily accessible birth control. She supported the Oregon Reproductive Health Equity Act, which guarantees the right to an abortion. Source: https://ginnyfororegon.com/issues/protecting-reproductive-rights/ |
| Gun Control | For | Burdick supports the prevention of gun violence. Burdick has sponsored legislation in the Oregon State Senate that would require universal background checks for those that purchase firearms and those who engaged in domestic violence. Other legislation includes requiring secure storage for firearms, and their prohibition from public buildings. Source: https://ginnyfororegon.com/issues/preventing-gun-violence/ |
| Assisted Suicide | For | Burdick supported SB 579, the bill creating exceptions for a 15 day waiting period for assisted suicide. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2019/SB579/ Burdick has sponsored legislation in the Oregon State Senate that would require universal background checks for those that purchase firearms and those who engaged in domestic violence. Other legislation includes requiring secure storage for firearms, and their prohibition from public buildings. Source: https://ginnyfororegon.com/issues/preventing-gun-violence/ |
| Government Interference | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Planned Parenthood | For | Burdick has stated that she honors the support she receives from the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. Source: https://it-it.facebook.com/ginnyfororegon/posts/?ref=page_internal |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Military Spending | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| War on Terrorism | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Government Spending | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Common Core | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Clean Energy | For | Burdick believes that climate change is a tremendous threat to humanity. Burdick has supported legislation, such as the Coal to Clean and Clean Fuel laws, which would help to curb greenhouse emissions in the state of Oregon. Source: https://ginnyfororegon.com/issues/fighting-for-our-climate/ |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Border Control | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| DACA | For | Burdick has supported and helped pass legislation that would allow DACA recipients to apply for state IDs and drivers' licenses. Source: https://apnews.com/article/0f431041ce614276be6f7691cf286461 |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |