

Jay Oliphant
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jay Oliphant
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Rice University, Houston, MBPM, 1982
Rice University, Houston, M. Accounting, 1982
Rice University, Houston, BA Economics, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Gravette Kiwanis, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Gravette School Board, 2012-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simplify to eliminate needless complexity
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Public projects that are not self sustaining, some entitlement programs
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
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?
Few, if any. Possibly extreme violence or threats
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.
B/C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
For traditional communicable diseases like mumps, measles, diptheria, rubella (MMR)
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Remain vigilant and take appropriate action when presented with threats
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.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Congress needs to pass immigration reform to enact enforceable immigration law rather than ignoring the problem year after year. Eliminate Congressional pay until this is enacted.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Too complex for this forum.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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.
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.
Christian, believe in strong character, integrity, honesty, compassion and work ethic.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
Protection for valid voting eligibility is important. There may be cases where a photo ID is not required.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Too complex for this forum.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, there have been cases where racism is clearly a threat.
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.
A, however reasonable laws for the protection of the environment like Clean Water and Clean Air are desirable.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited purposes like common defense and reasonable civic structure and responsibility.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None available other than school board minutes
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?
My priorities include education, healthcare, responsible development/infrastructure and fiscal responsibility/stewardship.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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