Shane Jett
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shane Jett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, International Business, 1997
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, Accounting, 1993
ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, The Wharton School, Banking, 2021
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, Lieutenant, 11
Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corp., CEO, 9
First National Bank & Trust, Director, 4
Saint Gregory's University, Adjunct, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Cherokee National Historical Society, Board President, Oklahoma Baptist University College Republicans
Executive Director, Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, Board Member
Oklahoma Israel Exchange OKIE, Board Member, DOVE Science Academy Board
Advisory Board Member, Native American Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board Member
Opportunity Finance Network, National Board, Shawnee Rotary Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Oklahoma State Representative, 6
Trump Appointee, US Treasury, CDFI Fund, CDAB, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Chuck Mills, Former Shawnee Mayor
Kris Steele, Former Speaker of the House
Justin Freeland Wood, Chief of Sac and Fox Nation
Jeff Madison, Colonal US Army (Retired)
Josh Trimble, University Development Director
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Endangerment of the life of the mother only in extreme circumstances when the life of one or both are in immediate jeopardy. As a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, I have a very strong prolife record. I am opposed to the killing of unborn babies.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Oklahoma has a balanced budget amendment. Since we do not print currency like the federal government, Oklahoma doesn’t have the opportunity to make similar mistakes. Streamline existing government services to minimize costs and wait times for permits and licenses. Understand that in the private sector, time is money and approach streamlining government with a focus on passing on time savings to businesses while providing cost savings to the tax payer.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion nor prohibit the free exercise of religion. The wall of separation prevents the Government from imposing its will on the churches. The First Amendment was to protect We the People from excesses of a government’s tendency to control and homogenize its people. BONUS ANSWER: The Second Amendment was to ensure the First.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would expand the utilization of distance technologies that can project health care services into rural and distant communities through telecommunication and telemedicine initiatives.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support legal immigration properly adjudicated and matched with the national interest of the United States.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again, Bible believing Christian. My wife, and our three daughter are members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee Oklahoma. I participate in a weekly men’s Bible study (via zoom) and have been actively involved in a worldwide Bible distribution and placement ministry since 1996. My belief system is based in Judeo Christian ethic and practical application of Holy Scripture. I believe I will give account to God for my actions. To whom much is given, much is expected. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs14:34
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record at the Oklahoma House of Representatives is publicly available.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I worked my way through Oklahoma Baptist University earning a BUSINESS DEGREE. I have a certificate in leadership from Harvard. Have completed Commercial Lending School at the Oklahoma Bankers Association and will graduate June 2021 from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at The Wharton School of Business. Currently, I am the CEO of a financial institution that makes commercial loans focusing on economic development and job creation. Fluent in three languages, I have served 11 year as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Navy Reserve. I believe MILITARY TRAINING prepares elected official. When in uniform, our differences fade, and we focus on the mission. In 2016, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP appointed Jett to US Treasury, CDFI Fund, Community Development Advisory Board where he serves as Chairman. As a former STATE REPRESENTATIVE, I was the first Republican to ever win Oklahoma House District 27 serving for 6 years.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My passion and calling is public service. I believe “to whom much is given much is expected.” Oklahoma has a tough post-COVID19 recovery ahead. I have a broad background with extensive economic development, finance, general business experience, legislative and military experience.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We must restrict the federal government from encrouching on the 2nd Amendment.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Economic Recovery in a Post-COVID19 Oklahoma. - Improved State Tribal relations to maximize economic impact on the local community. - Improving efficiencies in State Government so tax payers do not pay too much or wait too long for government services. 2. Job Creation - We must remove artificial governmental barriers to existing Oklahoma business to foster competition and free enterprise. - We must attract outside business to Oklahoma through incentives and the improved business climate. 3. Quality Education - A skilled and well trained workforce is the key to a strong and vibrant economy. - I am for quality schools with curriculum tailored to the needs of the student with a focus on problem solving and creative thinking over conformity and homogenization.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a form of dehumanization to justify abuse and exploitation. Dehumanization of any class leads to destruction. Racism is a product of hatred that leads to abuse – like slavery or abortion. I believe in treating human beings with dignity and respect in accordance with the Judeo Christian ethics and teaching. Pitting Americans against one another based on ethnicity or skin color is disruptive to civilized society.
