Bill Kennemer
Bio | Kennemer received his Ph.D. from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, and was a clinical psychologist for 25 years before being appointed to the Oregon State Senate in 2021. |
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 | Much of Kennemer's funding comes from non-profits, and physician and dental organizations. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/2968/bill-kennemer |
Voting Rights | Stance is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Socialized Healthcare | Nuance | Kennemer has sponsored legislation that would provide dental care to low-income citizens in certain parts of Oregon. Source: https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB557/2021 |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| LGBT Rights | Nuance | Kennemer has opposed some legislation related to LGBT rights Kennemer opposed legislation that would ban conversion therapy for gay youth. Source: https://www.thelundreport.org/content/nosse-leads-house-ban-conversion-therapy-gay-youth |
| Taxes | Against | Kennemer opposes new tax legislation. Kennemer opposes any new income, business, or carbon taxes. Source: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/495239-397308-eleven-candidates-seek-alan-olsens-vacant-senate-seat |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Kennemer opposes any new income, business, or carbon taxes. Source: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/495239-397308-eleven-candidates-seek-alan-olsens-vacant-senate-seat |
| Abortion | Against | Kennemer has sponsored legislation that would restrict access to abortion. Kennemer has sponsored legislation to ban late-term abortions, and other legislation restricting access to an abortion. Source: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/legislative-tracker/person/bill-kennemer/ |
| Gun Control | Against | Kennemer is opposed to gun control legislation. Kennemer voted against the gun control bill SB 554, but still received flak from his own party because he granted a quorum in the Oregon Senate and allowed the bill to be passed. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/SB554/ |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Kennemer voted against the gun control bill SB 554, but still received flak from his own party because he granted a quorum in the Oregon Senate and allowed the bill to be passed. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/SB554/ |
| Government Interference | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| 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 | Nuance | Kennemer is opposed to any new government spending that would increase taxes.Source: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/495239-397308-eleven-candidates-seek-alan-olsens-vacant-senate-seat |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Common Core | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Clean Energy | Against | Kennemer has been unsupportive of clean energy efforts in Oregon. Kennemer opposed HB 2021, which will require Oregon to have an emissions-free power grid 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 | Kennemer opposed legislation giving DACA recipients Medicaid assistance. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB3352/ |
| Sanctuary Cities | Against | Kennemer opposed legislation that strengthened Oregon's status as a sanctuary state. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2021/HB3265/ |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |