18 Facts About Daniel Bonham

Daniel Bonham was born on June 3,1977 and is a Republican member of the Oregon State Senate.

Daniel Bonham represents the 26th district, encompassing rural Clackamas County and parts of Wasco, Hood River, and east Multnomah Counties making up the Columbia River Gorge.

Daniel Bonham received a bachelor's degree in business from Linfield College in 1999.

Daniel Bonham then worked for Evergreen International Aviation and RB Rubber Products in McMinnville, before moving to The Dalles in 2007, where he purchased Maupin's Stove and Spas.

Daniel Bonham lost his wife, Lori, to cancer in December 2022.

In early 2023, Daniel Bonham was injured in a House vs Senate basketball game.

Daniel Bonham was previously on The Dalles City Budget Committee as well as The Dalles Urban Renewal Budget Committee.

Daniel Bonham was appointed by county commissioners to fill the vacancy.

Daniel Bonham served as Deputy House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2022.

Daniel Bonham was one of the only Republicans in the house to vote in favor of the Oregon Family Leave Act.

Daniel Bonham was elected to the State Senate in 2022, the first election since redistricting.

Daniel Bonham was the only Republican endorsed by the Willamette Week in 2022, and was called "the most sensible Republican we met this cycle".

Daniel Bonham became Senate Minority Leader on April 15,2024, as the current leader, Tim Knopp, resigned from the position due to his ineligibility to seek reelection in 2024.

Daniel Bonham admits that Oregon is a heavily pro-choice state and that abortion likely will not be criminalized, but says that there is likely room for negotiation in regards to third-trimester abortions.

Daniel Bonham supports broadening the tax base through reduction of taxes and allowing business to grow.

Daniel Bonham believes increasing the economy would increase tax revenue which allows the state to investment in the educational system and support reasonable social services.

Daniel Bonham was one of the only Republicans in the house to vote in favor of the Oregon Family Leave Act.

Daniel Bonham was one of the chief sponsors of a campaign to bring broadband access to the small town of Maupin, Oregon.