

Roland Pederson
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Roland Pederson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 19
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Northwestern State University, Alva, MS, 1977
Northwestern State University, Alva, BS, 1972
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Airman Reservist, 1972-1978
Chisholm Public Schools, High school science teacher, 1972-74
Kremlin-Hillsdale Public Schools, Principal/math and science teacher, 1974-76
Farmer/Rancher/small business, Owner/operator, 1977- present
AFFILIATIONS
Driftwood Christian Church, SS teacher,Elder,Deacon,Board Chairman, Burlington Lions Club
President and member 35+ years, Burlington Coop Board, President and member 50+ years
Alfalfa County Farm Bureau, Various offices held 45 years, Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Board
Board member 12 years all office position s, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, State President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator District 19, 1916- present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
82%, 87% (cum.)†
2019
B
2019
58%
2019
64%, 56% (cum.)†
2019
80%, 47% (cum.)†
2019
|82%, 87% (cum.)†
2019
|58%
2019
|64%, 56% (cum.)†
2019
|80%, 47% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|50%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Free the States
*James Lankford
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
*Oklahoma Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
James Inoffe
James Lankford
Greg Treat
Hanor Farms
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Frank Lucas (2010)
James Lankford (2014)
Stephanie Bice (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Stephanie Bice (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Save life of mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Save life of mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
Foreign aid
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign aid
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 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
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
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
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?
Church is protected FROM state and federal government.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Church is protected FROM state and federal government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Soonercare 2.0is the best option now since the Governor has already enacted it,
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Soonercare 2.0is the best option now since the Governor has already enacted it,
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
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
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal avenues like my father did 90+ years ago.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal avenues like my father did 90+ years ago.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Jesus is God’s only begotten Son. Every story and statement in the Bible is God breathed and inspired. I believe every story and statement in the Bible is true.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is God’s only begotten Son. Every story and statement in the Bible is God breathed and inspired. I believe every story and statement in the Bible is true.
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
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.
Voting record in the Senate past 4 years.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting record in the Senate past 4 years.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Classroom teacher myself and son and husband of career classroom teachers. I have a daughter who teaches in Higher Education. I have updates from school teachers and administrators in various regular meetings across the district. Just an over all interest in Education at all levels has always interested me.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Classroom teacher myself and son and husband of career classroom teachers. I have a daughter who teaches in Higher Education. I have updates from school teachers and administrators in various regular meetings across the district. Just an over all interest in Education at all levels has always interested me.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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?
I believe the government should allow for life, liberty, and persute of happiness.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe the government should allow for life, liberty, and persute of happiness.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not believe that there should be additional restrictions but gun safety training should continue to be readily available.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not believe that there should be additional restrictions but gun safety training should continue to be readily available.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Regulation relaxation making it easier to do business and attract new businesses in the state. Adequate funding for core services COLA for Retired teachers
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Regulation relaxation making it easier to do business and attract new businesses in the state. Adequate funding for core services COLA for Retired teachers
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I respect any person regardless of race. It just depends on how respectable the person is not the race of the person.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I respect any person regardless of race. It just depends on how respectable the person is not the race of the person.
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