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


Links

Chris Emerson websites Chris Emerson emailFacebook

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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