
Chris Emerson
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Emerson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, Resident in Anesthesiology, 1998
University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine -Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, Resident- Internal Medicine, 1995
University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, MD, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
Associated Anesthesiologists, INC, Physician Anesthesiologist, 21
AFFILIATIONS
Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, Past President, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Director, Oklahoma, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 252, Assistant Scoutmaster
Battlecreek Church - Jenks
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Senator Dan Newberry
Senator Gary Stanislawski
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
James Lankford (2014)
John Sullivan (2006)
Kevin R. Hern (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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?
As a physician, I am blessed to see the miracle of life every day.
ECONOMY
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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
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 define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Did not answer
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
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?
I believe the key to better healthcare coverage is economic development and better, higher paying jobs.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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.
No Answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in living the "I'm Third" life, God first, others second, and I'm third. It is by God's grace and Christ's sacrifice that I can have a moment by moment ability to live this life.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
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
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Responsible gun ownership is right that we hold as American Citizens. Restrictions are warranted for those who cannot be responsible (ex. those with mental illness) or have been shown to be irresponsible (ex. violent criminals).
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
I support legislation that: 1. supports and strengthens parental rights. 2. improves the healthcare in Oklahoma. 3. brings better jobs to Oklahoma through economic development.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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