James I. Manning Jr.
Bio | Manning Jr. previously served in the U.S. Army and held places on a variety of Oregon State commissions before being appointed to the Oregon State Senate in 2016. |
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 | Much of Manning's campaign funds come from individual contributions, and public unions. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/168035/james-manning-jr |
Voting Rights | Stance is unknown. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Manning is in favor of universal healthcare. Manning has previously spoken at a healthcare-for-all meeting in Oregon, and has criticized the high costs of the current healthcare system. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/healthcareforalloregon/videos/senator-james-manning-jr-speaking-at-the-2019-annual-health-care-for-all-oregon-/537311163468568/ , https://www.electjamesimanningjr.com/issues/ |
| Socialized Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| LGBT Rights | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Taxes | Nuance | Manning has supported some tax exemptions for lower-income Oregonians. Manning supported SB 737, which extended the exemption for property taxes for low-income housing. Source: https://www.electjamesimanningjr.com/issues/ |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Stance is unknown. Manning supported SB 737, which extended the exemption for property taxes for low-income housing. Source: https://www.electjamesimanningjr.com/issues/ |
| Abortion | For | Manning has supported legislation that expands access to have an abortion in the state of Oregon. Manning supported HB 3391, also known as the Oregon Reproductive Health Equity Act. This law expanded access to abortion, and the right to have one. Source: https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2017/HB3391/ |
| Gun Control | For | Manning has supported legislation restricting the usage of firearms. Manning supported SB 554, which prohibits firearms in public buildings and schools. Source: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-senate-passes-bill-that-would-allow-cities-to-ban-firearms-from-public-buildings |
| Assisted Suicide | For | Manning supported 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/ Manning supported SB 554, which prohibits firearms in public buildings and schools. Source: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-senate-passes-bill-that-would-allow-cities-to-ban-firearms-from-public-buildings |
| Government Interference | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | Against | Manning has voted to restrict the usage of the death penalty in the state of Oregon. Manning supported 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 | Against | Manning has sponsored legislation that would scrap mandatory minimums for felonies other than murder. Source: https://www.wweek.com/news/2021/03/25/district-attorney-mike-schmidt-testifies-against-minimum-sentences/ |
| 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 | Nuance | Manning has stated that "The face of hate has gradually changed. It used to be the rebel Confederate flag on a pickup. Now it’s the American flag on a pack of pickup trucks.” Source: https://www.registerguard.com/opinion/20190324/each-of-us-must-eradicate-bias |
| 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 | Manning supports the creation of clean energy jobs in the state of Oregon. Manning has stated on his campaign website that he promotes the creation of "green renewable energy jobs". Source: https://www.electjamesimanningjr.com/ |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Slavery Reparations | For | Manning has co-sponsored legislation that would provide Oregon residents who are the descendants of those who were enslaved with monetary compensation. Source: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/oregon-senate-to-introduce-bill-that-would-provide-reparations-to-black-oregonians-148018/ |
| Border Control | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| DACA | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Stance is unknown. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | For | Manning is supported by the Oregon Cannabis Association. Source: https://www.electjamesimanningjr.com/endorsements/ |