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David Russ (Oregon)
David Russ (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
David Russ was born in California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University in 1986. Russ' career experience includes working as an accountant, as a consultant, as a real estate broker, as a mayor, in multi-industry manufacturing, and in technology administration.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Oregon's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Oregon District 6
Incumbent Andrea Salinas and David Russ are running in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
Andrea Salinas (D) | ||
![]() | David Russ (R) |
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2024
See also: Oregon's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Oregon's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
Oregon's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Oregon District 6
Incumbent Andrea Salinas defeated Mike Erickson in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andrea Salinas (D / Independent Party) | 53.3 | 180,869 | |
![]() | Mike Erickson (R) | 46.5 | 157,634 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 562 |
Total votes: 339,065 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6
Incumbent Andrea Salinas defeated Steven Cody Reynolds in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andrea Salinas | 87.1 | 52,509 | |
![]() | Steven Cody Reynolds | 12.4 | 7,463 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 330 |
Total votes: 60,302 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6
Mike Erickson defeated David Russ, David Burch, and Conrad Herold in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mike Erickson | 73.7 | 37,497 |
![]() | David Russ ![]() | 21.4 | 10,908 | |
![]() | David Burch | 2.8 | 1,447 | |
Conrad Herold | 1.2 | 628 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 381 |
Total votes: 50,861 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Denyc Boles (R)
Endorsements
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2022
U.S. House Oregon District 6
See also: Oregon's 6th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Oregon District 6
Andrea Salinas defeated Mike Erickson and Larry McFarland in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andrea Salinas (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 50.1 | 147,156 | |
![]() | Mike Erickson (R) | 47.7 | 139,946 | |
Larry McFarland (Constitution Party) | 2.1 | 6,073 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 513 |
Total votes: 293,688 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andrea Salinas | 36.8 | 26,101 | |
![]() | Carrick Flynn ![]() | 18.4 | 13,052 | |
![]() | Steven Cody Reynolds | 11.2 | 7,951 | |
Loretta Smith | 10.0 | 7,064 | ||
![]() | Matt West ![]() | 8.0 | 5,658 | |
![]() | Kathleen Harder ![]() | 7.8 | 5,510 | |
![]() | Teresa Alonso Leon | 6.5 | 4,626 | |
![]() | Ricky Barajas ![]() | 0.4 | 292 | |
Greg Goodwin | 0.3 | 217 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 508 |
Total votes: 70,979 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Hylland (D)
- Kevin Easton (D)
- Derry Jackson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 6 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mike Erickson | 34.7 | 21,675 |
![]() | Ron Noble | 17.6 | 10,980 | |
![]() | Amy Ryan Courser | 16.3 | 10,176 | |
![]() | Angela Plowhead | 13.2 | 8,271 | |
Jim Bunn | 10.1 | 6,340 | ||
![]() | David Russ ![]() | 3.8 | 2,398 | |
![]() | Nate Sandvig | 3.6 | 2,222 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 432 |
Total votes: 62,494 | ||||
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U.S. House Oregon District 1
See also: Oregon's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Oregon District 1
Incumbent Suzanne Bonamici defeated Chris Mann in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Suzanne Bonamici (D / Working Families Party) | 67.9 | 210,682 |
Chris Mann (R) ![]() | 31.9 | 99,042 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 519 |
Total votes: 310,243 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicholas Rascon (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1
Incumbent Suzanne Bonamici defeated Scott Phillips and Christian Robertson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Suzanne Bonamici | 88.2 | 80,317 |
![]() | Scott Phillips ![]() | 8.6 | 7,832 | |
Christian Robertson | 2.9 | 2,625 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 287 |
Total votes: 91,061 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1
Chris Mann defeated Army Murray in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Chris Mann ![]() | 66.9 | 19,605 | |
Army Murray | 30.9 | 9,047 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 671 |
Total votes: 29,323 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Russ (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
David Russ completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Russ' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|PLEASE research the candidates and review their websites. I want you to make an informed decision about who to vote for. For me, you voting for the best candidate to Protect the Constitution for The United States of America and represent your interests is much more important than if you vote for me.
Our EVERYRHING is on the line this election cycle. I promise that I will stand up against all attacks on You, Your Rights, Your Property, Your Children and The Constitution For The United States of America. I can promise this because I have never been "placed" into office by the establishment, and I have no fear of losing my elite status nor multi-million dollar business for fighting against the establishment.
We can save this country Together. But it will take all of US. That is why Russ Is For US!- Truly the biggest issue we face in this country is the Federal Government's flagrant disregard for The Constitution For The United States of America. This document does not need to be re-written, it needs to be re-read. I promise to continually present legislation that will wittle away at these violations and return control to the States and the People. At the same time, I will introduce legislation focused on blocking future actions and decisions from the Executive Branch from violating the Constitution and removing your rights.
- I am not "beholden" to anyone but God and You. Sure, it has been said before. Butnhave you heard it from someone who was not a multi-millionaire or currently high ranking official? I am honored to have been elected to be Mayor of Dundee by a near unanimous vote 5 times. There is no one that can "call in a favor" nor "threaten my elite status." That leaves me completely free to continuously do what is right for You and the Constitution. In the end, any such threats would be meaningless to be because I "Pleadge(d) my Life My Fortune and My Sacred Honor to The Constitution For The United States Of America" a very long time ago. Beyond that, I extend that Pleadge to anyone who will stand with me in that Pledge.
- Regardless of who you choose to vote for, PLEASE become and stay active in your governance. We did not get where we are overnight. We got here by trusting humans (who are all flawed) with our destiny. This country was designed to endure because the people were woven into its governance. When "We The People" stopped being intimately involved in our governanace unsavory characters started to take advantge of us. It is time we fight back...Together. All of US. That is why Russ Is For US. #RussIsForUs.
RussIsForUs.com/virtual-rally/#represent
5 years
It is a guide to restoring our nation.
Retaining our Rights and Freedom.
It is generally the strategy of Progressives to ask to take away all of your rights, or clearly violate the constitution. If compromise means "Only giving up half of your rights" or "Only violating the Constitution a little bit", then compromise is out of the question.
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Campaign website
Russ' campaign website stated the following:
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Immigration – We are the only nation on the planet that allows uncontrolled immigration. We have done so for far too long. In December 2023 we set new records every week for the number alien invaders crossing our border. It is time for an Immigration Moratorium, ending Entitlements for Persons guilty of illegally entering the country and removal of undocumented aliens. The Border wall – Finish the wall. This will do a lot for both Immigration control and National Security. Inflation – Most people do not understand that when the Federal Government pats itself on the back for “reducing inflation” that only means they are “slowing down the rate of the damage.” We have experienced. National Debt – the solution here will not be painless, but it is simple. We can also cancel all debt China holds as restitution for COVID to reduce the pain. Wasteful Unconstitutional Spending – evil support of false research and nearly every country on earth except the USA – the solution here is the same as the solution for the National Debt. National Security / Armed Forces – this is a complicated issue since Neo-Marxism has almost fully infiltrated these institutions at all ranks. We can specifically legislate neo-marxist philosophies and anti-human standards out of the military. Overall readiness and security will require changes leadership. Communism – Progressives and Neo-Progressives (and many Democrats) are basically communists. They are not misguided, confused, nor well intentioned. I believe in the good of humanity. But when someone takes this many “dangerous” or “ignorant/illogical” actions, it becomes impossible for me to believe they are well intentioned. False History – Real American History is no longer taught in our schools instead they teach the rambling revisionist lies of the 1619 Project. We can not stop people from telling lies about our past in a public forum, but we can outlaw it in schools. Removal of Ethics, Morality and God from government. Loss of technological advantage/superiority in the world Loss of manufacturing capacity and advantage Pathocrasy & Luxury Beliefs Minimum wage – the problem here is not minimum wage. It is “minimum employment.” Mental Development of our Children – Risk Aversion, Destruction of Family, School Indoctrination Abortion – As the Supreme Court Ruled, this is a State issue. The constitution does not authorize the Federal Government to participate in this type of activity. Mutilation of Minors / Children who are sexually confused – Outlaw all sex change therapy and surgery for minors. Crime – Take the “broken windows” theory to the federal level. Social Security – This should be a State issue. The constitution does not authorize the Federal Government to participate in this type of activity. Marxism / Communism – Opressed/Opressor, Political Prosecution, Loss of Rights/Liberty. The answer to this issue is YOU.[3] |
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—David Russ' campaign website (2024)[4] |
2022
David Russ completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Russ' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|40 Years Small Business Experience, 30 Years Executive Leadership Experience, 25 Years Corporate Board Membership and 20 Year Volunteer Leadership.
Extensive experience in Negotiating, Contracting, Legal Compliance, Accounting, Residential Commercial, Quality Assurance/Control and Industrial Real Estate Management.
As an attorney, David's father made sure that David understood the workings of Law and the Legal system. At Catholic Elementary School, David learned more about the History of the United States and the Constitution than most college graduates know today. At the Age of 17, without prompting from anyone, David took an oath with God and You to "Pledge his life, his fortune and his sacred honor to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America."
Learn more at RussIsfroUS.com/virtual-rally
When in Congress David will fight daily to:
- Insure your Individual God Given Rights
- Secure Our Borders
- Insure US Military Readiness
- Block Socialism/Communism from being problematic in our Country
- Reduce Big Government, and waste within the Federal Government
- Return Jobs and Manufacturing to Oregon and the USA
- States Sovereignty and Rights
- Return of State Lands from the Federal Government
- Experienced Business Leader committed to Your God Given Rights and Law & Order. Read between the lines of Candidate comments. Any Federal Candidate that says they support "Government Programs" to bring money to their district is saying that they intend to continue to increase the size of the Federal Bureaucracy and taxes. That is the only way they can do it! David has plans for various Bills that will make large cuts in Federal Bureaucracy, Waste and Overreach. One of the reasons Russ Is For "US" is that David recognizes a Congressman that is more focused on serving their district than serving all Citizens of the USA does the Citizens of their District a great disservice.
- Community is the Heart and Soul of this Democratic Republic. Community was everything when this country was founded. It was both the support system and information source for all Citizens. David believes that we need to restore our communities and the felling of community among Citizens in order to recover from Socialist/Communist attacks on our Republic, Solve Social ills, Reel in our Educators, Reduce Government Infringement on your life and rebuild Patriotism.
- Nearly everything that the Federal Government is currently involved in is beyond the scope of operations defined in our Constitution for its purview. Every dollar that the Federal Government gives out with rules attached is basically the enactment of an unconstitutional Federal Law. In almost all cases, these rules are created by Bureaucrats that answer to no one. They do not need to get authorization to enact these rules, and they have no accountability for anything resulting from the rules they make. Returning various programs to State control will eliminate these issues, and return control to you. David has legislation planned to do just this.
MILITARY READINESS - The USA needs to be the strongest nation on the planet and ready to defend itself at any moment. This is the only way to protect our Citizens against Socialism/Communism into the future.
BORDER SECURITY - The USA does have enemies around the world. There is no way to count how many of them have placed operatives in our country due to Open Border Policies. The Border must be secured & as many illegal invaders as possible removed.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SIZE/OVERREACH - Unlike other Candidates, David is not seeking to increase Federal Government Programs. David believes in you and your ability to guide local leaders to spend your money the way you want. David will reign in the Monster of Federal Bureaucracy reducing its control over Oregon, District 6, and your life. This will bring more freedom and better services to your community. The current Federal Budget is ridiculous, unsupervised and out of control. Reeling in the unknown number of Federal Agencies is the best first step to cleaning up the budget. Any Politician who promises you more money & more Federal programs to support your favorite issue is only promising higher taxes, higher federal deficit & less return on investment for your tax dollars.
COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY! It is all about US working together, being informed & being involved.
My priorities are:
1. God
2. The US Constitution
3. You
Elected Officials should always adhere to Quality Management Principles. That means to state what you intend to do and you document the process to prove have completed the task. If there are deviations from the original plan, all details of who, what, when, where and why those changes are documented and reported to stakeholders.
I will NEVER tell you one thing then blatantly do something else.
I am NOT Elite. I have been between jobs and between homes. I have struggled to make house payments and have had to drive a car beyond its ability to be reliable.
Honor
Integrity
Love of Country
Commitment to YOU and your Freedom
Results Oriented Business Management
Ability to identify and eradicate the root cause of problems
Keep a leash on the Federal Bureaucracy
Insure that tax dollars are spent wisely and efficiently
Uphold and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies both foreign and domestic
Make, and Keep, America Great
Make the Federal Government accountable for everything it does.
The return of States Sovereignty.
Creation of Citizen Oversight and Organized Community Development programs.
RussIsForUS.com/Rise-up
In talking with both people who have never been on government, and those who have been there too long, I have found that they have one thing in common. They are intimidated and cowed by the existing establishment. Both of these sets of people fall for the old statements of "you can't do that in government." It is long past time when we stepped out of that old box and started running a Government By And For The People. A Government that can be responsive and do what needs to be done to protect itself and its Citizens.
Reducing Federal Government Size and Overreach
Returning the USA to Energy Independence
RussIsForUS.com/virtual-rally
Compromise is not acceptable on:
Voter Integrity
Border/Immigration Control
Military Readiness
Here are some things that will help that issue:
- Any Government Agency that can not pass a strict financial audit, or has incomplete or unverifiable accounting, will not be funded in the next year
- Any Government employee that is uncooperative in the audit process, or is found to be operating outside of GAAP accounting principles, will be immediately dismissed
- Enforce the 10th Amendment! The Federal Government currently engages in a large number of activities that are in violation of the 10th Amendment.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 9, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ David Russ’ campaign website, “The Issues 2024,” accessed April 23, 2024