Bob Todd (Oregon)

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Bob Todd

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Shasta College, 2000

Personal

Birthplace

Oregon

Religion

Protestant

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Twitter

Bob Todd (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Todd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bob Todd was born in Oregon. He earned an associate degree from Shasta College in 2000, attended Chico State University, and attended Humboldt State University. He has been affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Laborers Local 296.

Elections

2024

See also: Oregon's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

Oregon's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

Oregon's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 1

Incumbent Suzanne Bonamici defeated Bob Todd and Joseph Christman in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne Bonamici (D)	68.6	241,556
		Bob Todd (R)	28.1	98,908
		Joseph Christman (L)	3.1	10,840
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	687

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 351,991
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1

Incumbent Suzanne Bonamici defeated Jamil Ahmad and Courtney Casgraux in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne Bonamici	90.5	75,577
		Jamil Ahmad	6.0	5,007
		Courtney Casgraux	3.0	2,500
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	383

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,467
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1

Bob Todd advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Todd	97.6	23,993
		Other/Write-in votes	2.4	579

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,572
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Todd in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bob Todd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Todd's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a common United States citizen and believe in the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution and am willing to vote for 'We the People' accordingly.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• National Security is priority number one.
• Educational reform.
• Judicial reform.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ending homelessness.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

After reading Common Sense and other early writings, people like Thomas Payne, Jefferson, and philosophers like Aristotle.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Read the entire Bible then read the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that our leaders should have Judeo/Christian principles as our Nation's founding fathers did.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm stubborn.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To defend the Constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To make education great again.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

In 1968, when I was 10 years old, I remember the assassination of Bobby Kennedy and how it affected everyone waiting to hear his condition in the hospital.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked picking strawberries one season and earned $54 when I was 10 years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because it reminds me that we have a big family and God is our Father.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman of course or Underdog would work.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Born Free

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Dyslexia

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Because it's the institution representing the true sentiments of the people.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Dealing with political sabotage, illegal aliens, energy and corporate interference in elections namely through the unconstitutional court ruling giving corporations personhood creating an unfair balance for individuals.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, there should be two, two-year terms.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I agree with term limits. Holding a position in office should be a true duty of necessity and not a career.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ron Paul

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

No

Tell us your favorite joke.

Why do they call a John Deere tractor John Deere?
Because if they called it John Doe, no-one would know who they were.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would use the power of the purse to disincentivize waste and abuse.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Uncertain

What committees interest you?

Judicial and intelligence.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The Government is our servant not the other way around.

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Campaign finance summary

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Bob Todd campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Oregon District 1	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Oregon's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jeff Merkley (D)

Ron Wyden (D)

Representatives

District 1

Suzanne Bonamici (D)

District 2

Cliff Bentz (R)

District 3

Maxine Dexter (D)

District 4

Val Hoyle (D)

District 5

Janelle Bynum (D)

District 6

Andrea Salinas (D)

Democratic Party (7)

Republican Party (1)