Fred Girod
Bio | Girod is graduated from Oregon State University, earned a dental degree from the Oregon Health and & Science University School of Dentistry, and possesses a Master of Public Administration Degree from Harvard University. Before being appointed to the Oregon State Senate, Girod was a dentist for 26 years. |
Status and Position | Current State Senator of Oregon |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Republican, Oregon |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
Campaign Financing | Girod has received substantial sums from the timber industry, and Oregon businesses. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/69243/fred-girod |
Voting Rights | Stance is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Against | Girod has voted in opposition to universal healthcare coverage in Oregon. Girod has claimed that legislation in support of universal healthcare coverage in Oregon will either "be an empty promise", or will "bankrupt the state." Source: https://news.ballotpedia.org/2021/05/24/oregon-voters-will-decide-on-whether-to-add-a-right-to-affordable-healthcare-to-the-state-constitution-in-2022/ |
| Socialized Healthcare | Against | Girod believes that any government-sponsored healthcare program will be financially unfeasible. Source: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/05/19/oregon-health-care-constitutional-right/ |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| LGBT Rights | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Taxes | Against | Girod opposes what he perceives as unnecessary and excessive taxes. Girod has introduced tax relief measures in the Oregon Senate to reduce the burden on families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/Documents/Senate%20Republicans%20Introduce%20Tax%20Relief%20Measures%20for%20Struggling%20Oregonians.pdf |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Girod has introduced tax relief measures in the Oregon Senate to reduce the burden on families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/Documents/Senate%20Republicans%20Introduce%20Tax%20Relief%20Measures%20for%20Struggling%20Oregonians.pdf |
| Abortion | Nuance | Girod has supported some legislation that is restrictive of abortion. Girod has advocated banning late-term abortions, and sex-selective abortion bans, among other legislation. Source: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/legislative-tracker/person/fred-girod/ |
| Gun Control | Against | Girod is a staunch opponent of gun control efforts in Oregon. Although Girod opposes gun control efforts, he faced recall efforts from his own party due to not walking out in response to gun control legislation efforts. Source: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/07/oregon-republicans-gun-rights-advocates-senate-minority-leader-fred-girod/ |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Although Girod opposes gun control efforts, he faced recall efforts from his own party due to not walking out in response to gun control legislation efforts. Source: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/07/oregon-republicans-gun-rights-advocates-senate-minority-leader-fred-girod/ |
| Government Interference | Nuance | One of Girod's stances is that he seeks to protect private property rights for individuals in Oregon. Source: https://fredgirod.com/issues |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | For | Girod opposed legislation restricting the death penalty in Oregon. Girod voted against SB 1013, legislation which restricts the death penalty only to cases of aggravated murder. Source: https://www.gazettetimes.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-legislature-goes-almost-all-the-way-on-death-penalty/article_cfd9373a-c911-5485-983f-3bcbc7065b2e.html |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | For | Girod supports mandatory prison sentencing, and does not believe that "rapists, kidnappers, and child abusers" should receive softer sentences. Source: https://www.kdrv.com/content/news/The-debate-over-Measure-11-Oregons-mandatory-minimum-sentencing-law-574053631.html |
| 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 | Nuance | Girod has criticized Oregon Governor Kate Brown for government spending that fails to benefit "hard-working Oregonians." Source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/Documents/12.1.2020%20Senate%20Republican%20Leader%20Statement%20on%20Governor%20Budget.pdf |
| Charter Schools | For | Girod supports charter schools, saying that they provide more choices to students. Source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/Documents/Senate%20Republicans%20Vote%20to%20Expand%20Opportunity%20in%20Education.pdf |
| Common Core | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Clean Energy | Nuance | Girod has opposed any efforts to cap greenhouse emissions in Oregon, and instead supports "incentivizing clean energy and transportation electrification through the use of tax credits." Source: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2020/01/senate-republican-leader-still-opposed-to-revamped-climate-policy-possibly-looking-for-a-referral-to-voters.html |
| Religious Freedom | For | Girod has supported legislation to reduce liability insurance premiums for religious charities. Source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/Documents/021015%20Senate%20Democrats%20Restrict%20Religious%20Freedom%20of%20Minorities%20and%20Immigrants.pdf |
| 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 | Against | Girod has opposed legislation that would give noncitizens in Oregon eligiblity for scholarships and grants. Source: https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=387414 |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Nuance | Girod has previously stated in 2014 that he believed possession limits for cannabis were too high. Source: https://democratherald.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-medical-pot-could-point-way-for-initiative-implementation/article_7cfd6cc1-84e8-5906-b16a-71fa68ba3683.html |