Daniel Bonham
Bio | Bonham received his degree in business from Linfield College. Before being elected to the Oregon House of Representives in 2017, Linfield worked for various commercial companies. |
Status and Position | Current State House of Representatives of Oregon |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Republican, Oregon |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
Campaign Financing | Bonham has received significant campaign finance donations from the Oregon Association of Realtors, and the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association of America. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/178197/daniel-bonham |
Voting Rights | Stance is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Against | Bonham does not support a universal healthcare system in the state of Oregon. Bonham did not support the creation of a board that would set up a universal healthcare plan for citizens in Oregon. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2019/SB770/ |
| Socialized Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Private Healthcare | Nuance | Bonham supported SB 699, which disallows grandfathered healthcare plans to deny coverage due to preexisting conditions. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/SB699/ |
| LGBT Rights | Nuance | Bonham has been a supporter of some LGBT legislation in the state of Oregon. Bonham voted in favor of HB 3041, which removes "gender identity" from "sexual orientation" in favor of creating a standalone definition. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB3041/ |
| Taxes | Against | Bonham has opposed new taxes in Oregon. Bonham has advocated for the delay of a new corporate activity tax in Oregon. Source: https://www.eastoregonian.com/opinion/columnists/bonham-for-the-sake-of-our-economy-delay-the-corporate-activity-tax/article_45cea400-8977-11ea-a0eb-739dee6abdb2.html |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Bonham has advocated for the delay of a new corporate activity tax in Oregon. Source: https://www.eastoregonian.com/opinion/columnists/bonham-for-the-sake-of-our-economy-delay-the-corporate-activity-tax/article_45cea400-8977-11ea-a0eb-739dee6abdb2.html |
| Abortion | Against | Bonham is considered to be a pro-life legislator. Bonham is listed on the Oregon Right to Life website as a pro-life candidate. Source: https://ortlpac.org/ortl-celebrates-pro-life-legislative-appointments/ |
| Gun Control | Against | Bonham has not been a supporter of gun control legislation. Bonham did not support SB 554, which restricts the possession of firearms in public buildings and schools. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/SB554/ |
| Assisted Suicide | Against | Bonham opposed SB 579, which creates some exceptions to a 15 day waiting period for assisted suicide in Oregon. Source:https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2019/SB579/ Bonham did not support SB 554, which restricts the possession of firearms in public buildings and schools. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/SB554/ |
| Government Interference | Against | Bonham has stated he does not support issues such as net neutrality due to his belief that the government should refrain from interference in the free market economy. Source: https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/thedalleschronicle/news/bonham-the-good-bad-of-2018/article_a77ced89-5b18-5cfb-b64d-0712cd49bfe6.html |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | For | Bonham has opposed legislation that would restrict the death penalty in the state of Oregon. Bonham did not support SB 1013, which restricts the application of the death penalty only to cases of aggravated murder. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2019/SB1013/ |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | For | Bonham was a supporter of the Ezra's Law legislation, which would have created mandatory prison sentencing for those who cause permanent injuries to their victims. Source: https://pamplinmedia.com/msp/129-news/504711-404146-ezras-law-stopped-for-now |
| 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 | For | Bonham is a supporter of the free market and its values. Bonham has stated he does not support net neutrality due to his belief that the government should refrain from interference in the free market economy. Source: https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/thedalleschronicle/news/bonham-the-good-bad-of-2018/article_a77ced89-5b18-5cfb-b64d-0712cd49bfe6.html |
| 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 | Against | Bonham has not supported clean energy legislation in the state of Oregon. Boham did not support HB 2021, which will make Oregon's power grid emissions-free by 2040. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB2021/ |
| 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 | Against | Bonham did not support HB 3352, which expanded Medicare coverage to DACA recipients who were eligible for coverage. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB3352/ |
| Sanctuary Cities | Against | Bonham opposed HB 3265, which strengthened Oregon's status as a sanctuary state. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB3265/ |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |