Oregon House of Representatives District 6 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Oregon, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 6 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Kim Wallan defeated Dan Davis in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kim Wallan (R)	60.2	16,683
		Dan Davis (D / Independent Party)	39.7	10,996
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	29

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,708
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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?

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

Our state and the world are facing an existential crisis from human-caused global climate change. We all have a responsibly to do our part to address this crisis including better energy conservation, reduced use of fosssil fuels and promotion of alternative clean energy sources.

Drought and fire are causing much devastation in the state of Oregon -- in fact, I lost my own home & belongings & business records in a wildfire in September 2020. We need to find ways to ameliorate these threats through conservation & combatting climate change

Our police & fire professionals need to be respected and properly rewarded for their sacrifices while protecting our lives and property. And we need to pay attention to reforming recruiting, accountability & training.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

As a veteran I strongly support services for Oregon veterans and our state Veterans Affairs Department. Suicide prevention, particularly for veterans and children, is another top priority for me. I have worked with Senator Jeff Merkley and the Federal Communications Commission to get a three-digit number to replace the much longer phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is now operational if you dial 988. Also, I was instrumental in getting the VA to implement a press 7 connection to the NSPL for anyone who calls a VA phone number.

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

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

My parents, Jake & Gertie, were always loving and caring, honest and truthful no matter how difficult our financial circumstances were at times. I know they sacrificed and my siblings and I never felt poor or insecure. My mom taught me to respect others and not judge based on superficial differences, such as skin color or national origin. When I was 16 years old, I was picking her up at the county courthouse where she worked as a social worker and she said she was thirsty and she walked an extra 10 feet to the fountain marked "Coloreds Only" for her drink. I asked her why she did that. And she simply said because it's wrong. I got the message.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

Climate change, drought and wildfires

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

No

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

Absolutely, yes it is in order to bridge ideological differences in order to get legislation passed that benefits our people, communities and state.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Dan Davis (Democratic, Independent)

Independent board or commission

See also

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• Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2022

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