

Tom Cole
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Cole
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; Campaign for Working Families; *National Right To Life; Donald Trump
OTHER (1)
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (57)
Adam Putnam (2010); Adrian Smith (2006); American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022); Barbara Comstock (2014); Bob Beauprez (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (73)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022); American Conservative Union (2008); American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022); Ann PAC (2020); Barbara Comstock (2006)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Vincent Sheheen (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
American Federation of Government Employees (2022); American Postal Workers Union (2020); Americans for the Arts (2020); International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022); Jim Moran (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
Voted yes on H.R. 4350, which would require women to register in the Selective Service.
This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports natural marriage.
For more info:
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Did not answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Did not answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Did not answer
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Did not answer
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Did not answer
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Did not answer
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Did not answer
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.