Nick Archer
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nick Archer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 55
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Architecture, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
United Way, Volunteer / Contributor, Elk City Education Foundation
Volunteer / Contributor, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Member
Oklahoma Cattleman's Association, Member, NRA
Member / Contributor, Blue Warrior, Volunteer
Wester Oklahoma Patriots, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor - City of Elk City, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the sanctity of life.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the sanctity of life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Tax codes are so convoluted at this time, I think starting fresh is needed.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Tax codes are so convoluted at this time, I think starting fresh is needed.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We have to look at discretionary spending and reforms in mandatory spending if we will ever balance the budget.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We have to look at discretionary spending and reforms in mandatory spending if we will ever balance the budget.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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
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?
Only when laws are violated.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only when laws are violated.
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. We spend 60 percent of our mandatory spending on these two programs. We can't fund any more and be fiscally responsible.
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. We spend 60 percent of our mandatory spending on these two programs. We can't fund any more and be fiscally responsible.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines are needed and work. (Polio, Measles, etc.) Experimental gene therapy is not a viable solution and should not be required. (Covid 19)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines are needed and work. (Polio, Measles, etc.) Experimental gene therapy is not a viable solution and should not be required. (Covid 19)
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should always pursue these individuals with more resolve than ever.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should always pursue these individuals with more resolve than ever.
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
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
Build the wall
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration laws need to be enforced and individuals coming to our country to make a life MUST do it per those laws. No exceptions.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration laws need to be enforced and individuals coming to our country to make a life MUST do it per those laws. No exceptions.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I do not oppose these programs if that funding does not impact or strain our public education system.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I do not oppose these programs if that funding does not impact or strain our public education system.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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 believes Jesus Christ died for our sins.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes Jesus Christ died for our sins.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID has to be a priority. We also have insure that all current laws are followed and enforced.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID has to be a priority. We also have insure that all current laws are followed and enforced.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Live and let live
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Live and let live
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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?
I believe in the constitution - That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that is, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect [bring about] their safety and happiness.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe in the constitution - That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that is, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect [bring about] their safety and happiness.
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
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).
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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
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?
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
We don't need more laws and restrictions to protect public safety. We need to lessen those restrictions on certain items like suppressors and they should be transferred and regulated like firearms on a 4473.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We don't need more laws and restrictions to protect public safety. We need to lessen those restrictions on certain items like suppressors and they should be transferred and regulated like firearms on a 4473.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
We don't allow this in other industries.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
We don't allow this in other industries.
