Kenneth Medenbach

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Kenneth Medenbach

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May 19, 2020

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Kenneth Medenbach (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.

Medenbach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kenneth Medenbach was born in Natick, Massachusetts. He is a member of the Klamath County Republican Party.

Elections

2020

See also: Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Cliff Bentz defeated Alex Spenser and Robert Werch in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cliff Bentz (R)	59.9	273,835
		Alex Spenser (D)	36.9	168,881
		Robert Werch (L)	3.1	14,094
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	623

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 457,433
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patrick Archer (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Alex Spenser defeated Nick Heuertz, Chris Vaughn, Jack Howard, and John Holm in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alex Spenser	32.1	23,482
		Nick Heuertz	31.0	22,685
		Chris Vaughn	18.2	13,351
		Jack Howard	8.3	6,047
		John Holm	8.1	5,908
		Other/Write-in votes	2.4	1,734

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,207
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Isabella Tibbetts (D)
• Raz Mason (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cliff Bentz	31.3	37,488
		Knute Buehler	22.1	26,405
		Jason Atkinson	19.5	23,274
		Jimmy Crumpacker	18.0	21,507
		Travis Fager	3.6	4,265
		Jeff Smith	2.1	2,539
	Submit photo	Justin Livingston	1.1	1,350
		Mark Roberts	1.1	1,336
		David Campbell	0.3	418
		Glenn Carey	0.2	283
		Kenneth Medenbach	0.2	267
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	450

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 119,582
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Justus Mayo (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 2

Robert Werch advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Robert Werch (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kenneth Medenbach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Medenbach'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 moved from the Oregon, Willamette Valley to Central Oregon in 1989. I'm 66 and now live in Crescent. I'm a wood carver, log furniture builder, log sign maker and log cabin builder.

I'm running for Greg Walden's position in the House of Representatives for Oregon Second Congressional District, Greg is retiring. I've been battling the government for 30 years through the courts. Only to find the courts are corrupt. Now I feel called to a new battlefield, "CONGRESS." I was tenacious in all my court trials, I'll be tenacious in Congress. Soo, this is what I stand for; Pro Constitution Pro 2nd Amendment Strong military Take care of veterans Pro life Elected delegates to interpret the Constitution, not the Supreme Court Cede federal lands to the States Open sustainable logging Open more mining Lawful immigration Build the wall Protect farmers and ranchers Keep government out of marriage

Pro Trump

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?

• Make the Judiciary support the constitution.
• Make Congress support the constitution
• Elect delegates to interpret the constitution

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Federal lands ceded to the states, stop abortion, keep government out of marriage.

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

Jesus Christ, he paid the price for my sins.

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

The Activist: John Marshall, Marbury v Madison, and the myth of Judicial Review by Lawrence Goldstone.

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

Understand the constitution, determination.

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

Perserveerence.

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

Abide by their oath to support the constitution and the will of their constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I obeyed my oath of office to support the constitution.

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

John F. Kennedy assassination. Ten years old.

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

Newspaper stuffer, seller and newspaper route. Two years

What is your favorite book? Why?

Only By Blood and Suffering, by Lavoy Finicum

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

Let it snow.

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

Speaking in front of people.

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

Can make laws that keep, we the people, free.

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

No. The things I'm going to challenge are things absent in the minds of politicians.

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

United States citizen's right to keep and bear arms, securing our borders

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

The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Two six year terms for the Senate, six two year terms for the House.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I'll know that after the first year in office.

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

Trey Gowdy.

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?

The Bundy family.

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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)