Jim Grego

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jim Grego


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 17


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jim Grego websites
Jim Grego phones Facebook

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*

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