Mark Sherwood

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mark Sherwood


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary & Special


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Phillips University, Enid, OK, BA - business, 1987

Trinity school of natural health, Warsaw, IN, ND, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

We are contributors to mutiple charitable organizations and ministries. There are far too many to list

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

N/A

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N/A

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Jake Merrick

Warren Hamilton

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

https://www.sherwood2022.com/endorsements

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Jackson Lahmeyer (2021)

James Taylor (2022)

John Bennett (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Mark Sherwood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

It should not be allowed under any circumstances.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Neutral

At this time, I am neutral because this is not legal. The "aid in dying" is an issue we have dealt with personally. The now-deceased was wishing the entire time they could have self-administered something to ease into eternity rather than go slowly with pain.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The current tax structure is pathetic with too much going to big govt. and too little coming back to the states. This needs to be reversed

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

More $ should be spent on American businesses, defense, and border security compared to outside or foreign affairs and interests

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never. Zero authority


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

The constitution does not specifically imply that the government will provide healthcare. Though difficult - D

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Secure the borders, place a stop in all immigration, find out who is here, and expel those who do not legally belong. Further, we should not have business dealing with countries that support terrorism.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only those who do so legally


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Tax credits are what I want to see. Vouchers can have strings.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who has a personal relationship with God by professing Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

1. ID is required. 2. Absentee voting extremely rare and limited. 3. redo voter rolls 4. ensure machines (if used) are not hackable 5. audits and canvasses should be performed.


EQUALITY

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

Racism is and has always been it the heart of man. It must be discussed by not be allowed to rise to the level of domestic threat. We are all Americans first

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

B, but it depends on the specifics.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Federal government is designed to handle treaties, disputes between states, and foreign interaction. States are sovereign and therefore state governments should have more power than the federal government

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

My conservative views are clearly and consistently broadcast in all interviews and media reports.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I will protect the Constitution in the purest sense, honor God, and represent the people


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

Policy much be lawful and constitutional however.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Only violent crime convicted felons. We must protect the 2nd Amendment to provide public safety.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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