
Toni Hasenbeck
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Toni Hasenbeck
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting
East Central University, Ada, Master of Education in Library Media
Cameron University, Lawton, Master of Science in Educational Leadership
WORK & MILITARY
Fletcher Public Schools, Art Teacher, 1999-2002
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Museum Educator, 2004-2005
Elgin Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher, 2005-2006
Elgin Elementary School, Library Media Specialist, 2006-2011
Great Expectations, Instructor, 2001-2018
Elgin Middle School, Seventh Grade English Teacher, 2011-2018
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative - HD 65, 2018-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Oklahoma State Superintedent of Public Instruction, 2026-
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Tom Cole (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (29)
Advance Freedom PAC (2024)
Anthony Moore (2024)
Brian Hill (OK) (2024)
Carl Newton (2024)
Collin Duel (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2024)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2020)
American Wind Energy Association (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate participated in the 2026 Republican Primary Debate: Oklahoma State Superintendent on FOX23 News Tulsa.
Candidate completed the OKGOP Survey in 2026.
Candidate participated in a Superintendent forum in May 2026.
In 2026, Toni Hasenbeck has an "A" Lifetime voting record in the legislature from the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
There is zero reason for abortion providers to receive tax dollars.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in the extreme cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life is a gift of God and is therefore sacred
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
All human life at every stage is made in the image of God and is sacred
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Abortion-inducing drugs should not be trafficked between states
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The free market should naturally set the minimum wage. Government should not be involved in setting the minimum wage.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Our nation's economy is founded on the principle of private property
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Eliminate any and all DEI departments within public schools and government 2. Re-evaluate all funding for public schools to see what is necessary funding and what is not 3. Prevent any funding from buying woke/DEI materials in school libraries and classrooms
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The founders sought to ban the State from interfering with the Church, not to ban any religious persons from holding office or ban Christian morals from influencing our law making process.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Religious freedom is a key founding principle of our nation. People should not be forced by the government to violate their conscience.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
The less the Government spies on its own citizens, the better
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
China is a clear enemy of the US. We should treat them accordingly.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, because Israel is an important ally in the Middle East and shares our same Judeo-Christian values
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
All illegal immigrants should be safely deported back to their home countries or outside the US
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
A major reason why educational outcomes are so bad across the US is due to the US DOE
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
Unless a country is a clear and historic ally of the US, no country should be allowed to fund American Education
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Parent's, not the government, should have the final say on any decision regarding their child's health.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I am the author of the bill which prohibits gender transition surgeries for minors in the state of Oklahoma
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is defined clearly in the Bible, no man or government can change that
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Gambling is a net negative on the quality of life of Americans
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is my Savior. I am pro-life and anti-LGBTQ. I believe America should stay true to its Judeo-Christian founding principles.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Not requiring photo ID opens the door to fraud and abuse of our elections
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations are rasict
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
I was the primary author of the bills banning males from womens sports and womens bathrooms in Oklahoma
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Man-made climate change is negligible and not a global threat
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
In Oklahoma, Oil and Natural Gas. For the entire US, probably nuclear
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
My record as a state legislator in Oklahoma show I am the most conservative candidate for State Superintendent in Oklahoma
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect the innocent, and provide justice for victims by punishing the guilty.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
I authored the bill to ban child sexual exploitation online in Oklahoma
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law is not compatible with the Christian foundations of our country
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Known terrorists (such as Islamic terrorists) or people convicted of major crimes should have their gun rights be limited. Otherwise, there should be no restrictions on law abiding citizens.
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