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Russell McAlmond

Russ is a husband, father of three, and founder of the Center for Human Equality, because he believes real equality comes from treating every individual with respect, not carving America up by race, sex, or identity.

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Russell McAlmond

Values

Why Russ is the fresh voice Oregon needs in the Senate

Oregon Deserves a Warrior, Not a Career Politician

Oregon needs a fighter that will represent the majority of Oregonians and not only the extremists in Portland like the Democratic Socialists (DSA). Extremism breeds hate. 

Russ is a United States Marine Corps veteran who ran toward the fight when others ran away who served three years of active duty with a 15 month overseas deployment. He received a honorable discharge.

Russ is an expert financial planner who built a business from nothing and knows how money and taxes actually work for individuals, families and small businesses. This expert knowledge is very helpful on tax and spending issues on Congress. He understands the numbers. 

Russ is a husband, father of three, and founder of the Center for Human Equality, because he believes real equality comes from treating every individual with respect, not carving America up by race, sex, or identity. He is the author of “Ethical Individualism” that promotes equality for every human being, not only certain groups. 

Russ stands for one simple, powerful truth: Every human being is equal in value and unique. 

In 2026, send the career politician into retirement. Send a Marine to the Senate instead.

Russ McAlmond MBA,MSFS,CFP
Proven courage. Real results. Ready on Day One.
Oregon’s warrior. Oregon’s future. Oregon’s new Senator.

~ Russell McAlmond

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Over 40 years in Portland Area

Russ’s family moved to Portland from Washington when I was 12 years old. Other than his time in the Marines and a year in Los Angeles, he has lived in PDX most of his career. His three children grew up there. He and his wife now live in Southern Oregon. 

Education – Four accredited degrees

Two earned master degrees (MBA,MSFS) and two bachelor degrees. Russ understands Oregon economics, taxes, business, financial planning, and more. He also has a Leadership Certificate from Harvard University. 

US Marine Veteran – 3 Years Active Duty

Honorable Discharge from 3 years of active service. A 15 month overseas deployment away from home. Some disabilities from his service. Russ understands in an intimate way the needs of Oregon’s veterans and those who have been disabled. 

Expert in Financial Planning

Understanding money and how it affects all of us in our personal lives is critical for goverment policies like taxes and spending. It is the American taxpayer that funds the government. Congress should never forget that – it is not their money – it is ours. 

McAlmond vs. Merkley