

Jim Grego
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jim Grego
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
OSU, Stillwater, B/S, 77
East Ok State College, Wilburton, Assoc, 75
Wilburton High School, Wilburton, 73
WORK & MILITARY
USDA, Fed Meat Grader, 8
USPS, Post Master and Clerk, 23
AFFILIATIONS
Latimer County Free Clinic, Donate Building for use, Calvery Cemetary Wilburton
Family donated Pavillion, Latimer County Farm Bureau, Board Member Past President
West End Fire Dept, Chairman of Board, Latimer County Conservation District
25 yr member past Chairman, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Served 5 years
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Rep HD 17, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association OK2A
*Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights
OTHER (1)
*Oklahoma Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Okla Farm Bureau
Supported By Ok Cattleman Assoc
Supported By American Farmers/Ranch
Supported By Ok State Chamber
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Chris Kannady (2020)
Jon Echols (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2019)
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?
To save the life of the mother i.e. ectopic
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother i.e. ectopic
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?
We are in the middle of several audits working to identify waste, fraud, and abuse, which will drive the policy proposals for what areas we need to streamline.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We are in the middle of several audits working to identify waste, fraud, and abuse, which will drive the policy proposals for what areas we need to streamline.
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?
Government does not have the right to dictate your religion and churches should have the right to try to steer government policy.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government does not have the right to dictate your religion and churches should have the right to try to steer government policy.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Insurance across state lines, Health savings accounts, transparency in pricing, NO surprise medical billing.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Insurance across state lines, Health savings accounts, transparency in pricing, NO surprise medical billing.
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.
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?
Only individuals who truly want to become Americans, such as both sets of my Grandparents who all migrated from Lithuania approx. 100 years ago. They were truly looking for a better life. Immigrants should embrace our national ethic of pro-freedom and pro free-market. They should be individuals willing to complete the immigration process.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only individuals who truly want to become Americans, such as both sets of my Grandparents who all migrated from Lithuania approx. 100 years ago. They were truly looking for a better life. Immigrants should embrace our national ethic of pro-freedom and pro free-market. They should be individuals willing to complete the immigration process.
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.
Lifelong Catholic Baptized, Married, and plan to be buried at same church I have been a member of my entire life. I believe everyone should practice faith in God regardless of particular religion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Lifelong Catholic Baptized, Married, and plan to be buried at same church I have been a member of my entire life. I believe everyone should practice faith in God regardless of particular religion.
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.
Voted in support of Constitutional Carry Voted in support of HB1182 stripping Doctors' Certification who perform abortions Voted NO on 3 different tax bills that would have allowed local authorities to raise property taxes
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voted in support of Constitutional Carry Voted in support of HB1182 stripping Doctors' Certification who perform abortions Voted NO on 3 different tax bills that would have allowed local authorities to raise property taxes
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
5 years on Oklahoma Conservation Commission 25 years on Latimer County Conservation Board 10 years Latimer County Farm Bureau Board, President several years Chairman West End Fire Dept Board Board Member KEDDO Animal Science degree (BS) from Oklahoma State University 17 years experience as Postmaster of Talihina. I know how to assist people with their needs.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
5 years on Oklahoma Conservation Commission 25 years on Latimer County Conservation Board 10 years Latimer County Farm Bureau Board, President several years Chairman West End Fire Dept Board Board Member KEDDO Animal Science degree (BS) from Oklahoma State University 17 years experience as Postmaster of Talihina. I know how to assist people with their needs.
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 have a very strong rural background with strong family values and Catholic faith. I grew up in a house with no indoor plumbing first 8 years. I believe we must promote job creation, strengthen rural schools, and fix our rural healthcare problems. We must increase quality of life in rural Oklahoma.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have a very strong rural background with strong family values and Catholic faith. I grew up in a house with no indoor plumbing first 8 years. I believe we must promote job creation, strengthen rural schools, and fix our rural healthcare problems. We must increase quality of life in rural Oklahoma.
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?
None
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
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?
Currently we are experiencing a supply chain failure due to COVID-19 crisis. Legislation will possibly address some state college owned shuttered meat processing facilities to operate privately to fill this void. Legislation will address a shortage of Federal Inspectors, how to get OK State Inspectors qualified on Federal Level. Legislation to ease restrictions on Farm to Table restrictions. This will allow more farmers and ranchers to achieve the American Dream.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Currently we are experiencing a supply chain failure due to COVID-19 crisis. Legislation will possibly address some state college owned shuttered meat processing facilities to operate privately to fill this void. Legislation will address a shortage of Federal Inspectors, how to get OK State Inspectors qualified on Federal Level. Legislation to ease restrictions on Farm to Table restrictions. This will allow more farmers and ranchers to achieve the American Dream.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe we should stay focused on ideology rather than race. I grew up in a community where we didn't believe there was such a issue as racism and we were just all poor kids who leaned on each other. I fear other countries use racial issues as a tool against all Americans regardless of race.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe we should stay focused on ideology rather than race. I grew up in a community where we didn't believe there was such a issue as racism and we were just all poor kids who leaned on each other. I fear other countries use racial issues as a tool against all Americans regardless of race.
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