Abortion:Identifies as a right-to-life candidate believing life begins at conception, and has opposed mandates requiring coverage for reproductive health services.[1][2]
Federal Forest Management & Wildfire:Advocates for increased logging, salvage harvests, and reduced litigation to address federal forest mismanagement and wildfire risk.[1]
Healthcare:Opposes government-run/single-payer healthcare, wants to replace Obamacare with free-market reforms including cross-state insurance sales and protections for pre-existing conditions.[1]
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Immigration:Supports securing the border and completing the border wall, favors deportation of those with criminal records, but has lobbied for a 'different approach' to deportation enforcement after fatal incidents.[1][2][3]
Medicaid:States Medicaid needs a major overhaul while disputing claims that recent cuts will force rural hospital closures.[1][2]
Taxation & Spending:Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulation, voted for the Republican tax and spending bill ('Big Beautiful Bill') citing tax cuts on tips, overtime, and car loans.[1][2][3]
Trade:Supports the USMCA trade agreement as beneficial to local beef, onion, and wheat producers.[1]
Water Rights:Supports farmers' and ranchers' water rights based on his tenure on the Oregon Water Resources Commission.[1]