G. Shane Dinkel

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G. Shane Dinkel

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 19, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University, 1982

Military

Years of service

1982 - 2010

Personal

Birthplace

Prineville, Ore.

Religion

Born Again Christian

Contact

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

G. Shane Dinkel (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.

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Biography

Dinkel earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1982. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army after 28 years of service.

Elections

2020

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Amy Ryan Courser and Matthew Rix in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader (D)	51.9	234,683
		Amy Ryan Courser (R)	45.2	204,372
		Matthew Rix (L)	2.8	12,640
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	771

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 452,466
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Mark Gamba and Blair Reynolds in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader	68.8	73,060
		Mark Gamba	22.9	24,327
		Blair Reynolds	7.5	7,910
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	841

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,138
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Amy Ryan Courser defeated G. Shane Dinkel, Joey Nations, and Angela Roman in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amy Ryan Courser	53.3	41,417
	Submit photo	G. Shane Dinkel	20.1	15,626
		Joey Nations	17.4	13,534
		Angela Roman	7.9	6,155
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	1,003

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 77,735
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Matthew Rix advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Matthew Rix (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

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G. Shane Dinkel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dinkel'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 fourth generation Oregonian, Iraq war Veteran, and Retired LTC. I am NOT a lawyer OR professional politician. I am a saved, born again, Spirit filled Christian and a strict Constitutional Conservative. At 12, I had my first job mowing a dozen yards on Shoemaker Hill in Scappoose. leaned to shoot by hunting rabbits with a .22. on Grey Butte. I went fishing and hunting with my Grampas (to include Crabbing at Garibaldi. As a teenager, I spent my summers farming in Culver, OR, While going to OSU, I worked as an Iron Worker building bridges. When I returned after six years as an Armor Officer in Germany (1988), I worked as a landscaper, tree topper, carpenter, and airplane builder. At the same time I served in the Oregon Guard as an M-1 Company Commander, Fire Camp Commander, and Weapons Inspector, then I spent 6 years in the 364th CA to include a tour in Iraq in 2009. I have been married 29 years, have two sons, one daughter, and the cutest 2 month old grandson. I am running for him. I want him to know the Oregon I knew as a boy.

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?

• CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT: 12 years is long enough for any job including Congress. 6 terms as a Rep, or 2 as a Senator, or any combination equaling 12 years. Pay for a Rep should equal that of an E-8, Senators 0-5, WITH NO PENSION
• I WILL SAY NO TO SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, AND SHARIA LAW! I personally have traveled to East Germany and to Iraq. I have seen with my own eyes the total destruction caused by these evil ideologies.
• VETERANS AFFAIRS: Being a partially Disabled Veteran myself, I have been through the bureaucratic nightmare that is the claims process at the VA. If elected I will not have a Veterans Rep. working for me. I will have a special phone line that will go directly to me. I will personally handle Congressional Inquiries MYSELF

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

"RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS": I will always fight for the right of every citizen to be born and not aborted. I will fight for the right of every citizen to live out the American Dream without interference of the government, to worship their God in any way that they feel called too, and to love, educate, and guide their family in any way that they feel appropriate. I WILL SAY NO TO SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, AND SHARIA LAW! In East Germany and to Iraq, I have seen with my own eyes the total destruction caused by these evil ideologies. 2ND AMENDMENT: I completely support the right to keep and bear arms! During the time that the Constitution was written, there existed deadly weapons that had nothing to do with hunting: hand grenades, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, and the assault rifle of the day a weapon known as the blunderbuss. NONE of these weapons were restricted by the Founding Fathers when they wrote the Constitution. CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT: 12 years is long enough for any job including Congress. 6 terms as a Rep, or 2 as a Senator, or any combination equaling 12 years. Pay for a Rep should equal that of an E-8, Senators 0-5, WITH NO PENSION!
VETERANS AFFAIRS: Being a partially Disabled Veteran myself, I have been through the bureaucratic nightmare that is the claims process at the VA. If elected, I will have a special phone line that will go directly to me. I will personally handle Congressional Inquiries MYSELF.

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

Jesus Christ. God the Father gave His only begotten Son so that the whole world might be saved. Jesus not only lead by example. he told His followers that the greatest in his organisation must be the servant of all. This principal should guide every Congressman instead of the greed and lust for power that we see in most of the House today.

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

"The Patriot" staring Mel Gibson. Put yourself in the shoes of Benjamin Martin. Substitute Chicomms for Redcoats and Nancy Pelosi for Col. Tavington. This film addresses the 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, Slavery, and Taxation.

What legacy would you like to leave?

When my Grandson is old enough, I'll tell him about all the fun I had growing up in Oregon. How when I was 12, I had my first job mowing a dozen yards on Shoemaker Hill in Scappoose. How I leaned to shoot by hunting rabbits with a .22. How I went fishing and hunting with my Grandfathers. How between the age of 16-19, I spent my summers farming in Culver, swimming in Lake Billy Chinook, and going to the Madras Drive in on Saturday nights. While going to OSU, I worked as an Iron Worker building bridges. When I returned after six years as an Armor Officer in Germany, I worked as a landscaper, tree topper, carpenter, and airplane builder. At the same time I served in the Oregon Guard as an M-1 Company Commander, Fire Camp Commander, and Weapons Inspector..When he asks me "Grampa why did you run for Congress?" I'll tell him" SO THAT YOU AND EVERY KID IN OREGON CAN HAVE THE SAME FUN AND OPPORTUNITIES I HAD"

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

I remember going to my aunt's house and watching JFK's funeral. I remember the caisson with the flag draped casket and little "John John" saluting it.

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

When I was 12, I had my first job mowing a dozen yards on Shoemaker Hill in Scappoose. I had an old, gas, walk behind mower. I rode my bike down to the Shell station to buy gas. I did that for 2 1/2 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It is God's Owners Manual for living on this planet and the basis for much of our Common Law, our Western Civilization, and our Constitutional Republic. Our Nation, the most free and prosperous in the history of the world.

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

It is the half of the Legislative Branch that should be closest to the people. It has become a den of self seeking, power hungry, lazy, pampered, communist radicals.

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

I believe that it is far more important to have held a real (not government) job. To have defended the Constitution by serving in the Armed forces. And lastly to have suffered under some of the incredibly stupid laws that have been concocted by Congress.

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

1.Defeating SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, AND SHARIA LAW within our own boarders. I personally have traveled to East Germany and to Iraq. I have seen with my own eyes the total destruction caused by these evil ideologies.

2. Returning the economy to pre Wuhan outbreak glory.

3. Maintaining our rights and freedoms under the U.S. Constitution.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Agriculture, Armed Services, and Intelligence.

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

Yes, it makes them more accountable to the people of their District if they are constantly running for reelection.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We should have a CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT: 12 years is long enough for any job including Congress. 6 terms as a Rep, or 2 as a Senator, or any combination equaling 12 years. Pay for a Rep should equal that of an E-8, Senators 0-5, WITH NO PENSION!

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

No one comes to mind

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?

I have heard from many Veterans, horror stories, about how difficult it is to process their disability claims. Our Veterans have paid for every penny of this money in blood, sweat, and lost brothers and sisters. It is NOT an "entitlement"

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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)