Steve Herburger

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steve Herburger


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 20


Incumbent

No


Links

Steve Herburger websitesSteve Herburger phones Steve Herburger emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Enid High, Enid, Yes, 1986

Oklahoma State, Stillwater, No

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

CASA of Oklahoma County, Casa Advocate, Relay for Life of Grady county

Volunteer, Alzheimer’s walk, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

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?

Rape and incest


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.

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Everything should be on the table to balance the budget. There is waste in every aspect of government and every department should become more efficient.


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.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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?

Keep the state out of church not the church out of the state.


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?

Competition with as many insurance companies as possible. Using technology like Telehealth. This will help make it less expensive . Telehealth does not require insurance and in most cases is less that $50 a visit


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.

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?

Anyone should be eligible if they come from a country that does not supports terrorisim Everyone must be willing to assimilate to the United States. If anyone has shown in their past to have hatred toward this country they should not be allowed in the US


EDUCATION

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.

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.

Jesus Christ is my savior


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?

I’ve been a business owner for over 20 years

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 only want this job to improve my district. I want to help each community improve in the areas they need it most. I believe listening to the people will help us come up with solutions to our problems.


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.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Anyone convicted of a federal crime or has been diagnosed with a mental illness should not have access to guns


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Bring manufacturing jobs to Oklahoma Improve the cost of healthcare Real life education for our children

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. Racism is causing civil unrest in all communities and we must end it and find solutions To eradicate it from our communities.

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