Roland Pederson

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Roland Pederson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 19


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Roland Pederson websites Roland Pederson emailFacebookX

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

50%

2019

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50%

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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