
Tim Harris
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim Harris
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary Runoff
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Colorado Springs, CO, Colson Fellow, 2017
O.W. Coburn School of Law, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, Juris Doctor, 1983
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, BA, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Tulsa Boys Home, Board member, Hope Team, The Demand Project
Board Member, Oklahoma Methodist Manor, Board Member
Oral Roberts University, Adjunct Professor- Pre-law majors, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Adjunct Professor MBA program, Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, Council Member
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Commission Chairman, First United Methodist Church Tulsa
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Tulsa County District Attorney, 16
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann
Representative Carol Bush
County Commissioner Ron Peters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Support Israel and our other allies internationally especially in the Middle East. Employ the highest degree of intelligence and utilize communications counter intelligence. Defend against radical Islamic terrorism when we or our allies are threatened. Economic sanctions against countries supporting radical Islamic terrorism and terrorists.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The natural corruption that power brings. As Lord Acton said: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” John Adams believed, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I am active in my local church.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Please visit my website at www.votetimharris.com.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A marketplace that provides affordable healthcare coverage across state lines. Medical decisions should be determined by the patient and their doctor, without interference from the government or directives from insurance companies.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should not force costly mandates on American business. We need regulatory reform and repeal of red tape that is stifling job creation and economic growth.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Simplify the ridiculously complex tax code, so that the American taxpayer can understand it.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Free enterprise job growth.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Protect the Social Security funds from being spent on anything other than Social Security benefits, while looking for ways to provide benefits for generations of future retirees.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a proven, tested, and reliable public servant with 16 years of advocating for the safety of our communities as the Tulsa County District Attorney. I have a record that shows I am a constitutionalist and supporter of the rule of law.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@votetimharris.com 918-850-0026
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have 33 years as a public servant interpreting and applying the law. I am a skilled negotiator, shown to be a problem solver and decision maker. I will go to Washington to do something, not to be something, in behalf of the people of the 1st District of Oklahoma and the United States.
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