Steve White
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve White
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Ok
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Ok 74464
Connors State College, Warner, Ok
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church Muskogee, Youth Worker, Sunday School Teacher, First Methodist Church Muskogee
Lay Speaker, Youth Worker, Sunday School Teacher, Cherokee County Rotary Club
Greater Muskogee Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and risk of life to Mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and risk of life to Mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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.
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?
Reappropriate tax brackets
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Aid given to Foreign Countries
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reappropriate tax brackets
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Aid given to Foreign Countries
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.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under a declared state of emergency
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under a declared state of emergency
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue to train and prepare our troops to recognise and combat 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.
Disagree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue to train and prepare our troops to recognise and combat 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.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. is a continual melting pot but immigrants must follow our procedures to properly imigrate
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. is a continual melting pot but immigrants must follow our procedures to properly imigrate
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe in loving God first and foremost. Because of that love for Him, we love our neighbours.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe in loving God first and foremost. Because of that love for Him, we love our neighbours.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter lists within a district would be audited for accuracy 60-90 days Pryor to an election.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter lists within a district would be audited for accuracy 60-90 days Pryor to an election.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism does not strengthen security, it causes divisions that can be breached.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism does not strengthen security, it causes divisions that can be breached.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
There are other ways to extract oil and we have the technology to do it
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
There are other ways to extract oil and we have the technology to do it
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To establish laws that support Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for each American. The government is subject to the Constitution of the United States of America.
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).
N/A
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To establish laws that support Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for each American. The government is subject to the Constitution of the United States of America.
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
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a Christian family man. I am 1/4 Native American from the Pawnee Tribe. Oklahomans deserve to have the best Education on all levels. Inflation and raising prices need to be addressed immediately. We have the opportunity to lead in energy production, medical care, and personal safety.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
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 am a Christian family man. I am 1/4 Native American from the Pawnee Tribe. Oklahomans deserve to have the best Education on all levels. Inflation and raising prices need to be addressed immediately. We have the opportunity to lead in energy production, medical care, and personal safety.
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
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?
Better gun safety training and training in gun retention in a stressed situation would enhance public safety.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Better gun safety training and training in gun retention in a stressed situation would enhance public safety.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
