Why Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is running for governor
Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Oregon, citing her executive experience as a county commissioner. Bethell plans to prioritize affordability and state-local partnerships if elected.
Danielle Bethell, Marion County Commissioner, is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Oregon. Bethell was elected in 2020 and previously served as president of the Association of Oregon Counties. She believes Oregon needs a governor with executive experience, which she has gained as a county commissioner. Bethell plans to tackle affordability and increase state-local partnerships. She faces competition from state Rep. Ed Diehl, Sen. Christine Drazan, and businessman Chris Dudley. Bethell announced her candidacy in early 2025 and has been building connections across Oregon's 36 counties. As a business owner, she identifies workforce quality and regulatory burdens as significant challenges for Oregon businesses.
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