Matthew Huggans
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Huggans
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
Army, E4, 3 active, 6 national guard
Owner Total Electric of OK. Inc., Electrical Contractor
AFFILIATIONS
Insight Ministries, Life Coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ekklesia of Oklahoma
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Warren Hamilton (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate Matthew Huggans pledges support for Congressional Term Limits
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abolish abortion period
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Murder
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
No income tax. Its an invasion of our privacy. Maybe fair tax. Never over 10%
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Abolish everything not in Article 1 sec 8 of constitution. Enumerated powers. Abolish federal education
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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
1st amendment
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
1st amendment. No circumstances
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.
D. Open insurance markets. No government funds to hospitals or health facilities or big pharma
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
True punishment. Swift Justice. Eradicate.
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
And kick out all illegals. Build the wall now and fast
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Idk. That's a big discussion. I just want it limited and legal.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
With absolutely no strings attached
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
It's the only way
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Biblically immoral. No!
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
It's sacred. Period. Obey God.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Purely demonic
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Born again, spirit filled, evangelical Christian. Love people. Hate sin.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
All in person except for military
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
In person voting and military mailing. No machine
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. It's a tool to control people.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Noone is a victim
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.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Secure our rights
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
Super conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Facebook. We The women podcast
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?
Abolish abortion. No gun restrictions. No income tax. No emergency power. All of these are guaranteed under the constitution. Super Constitutional Patriot. The constitution is the Supreme law of the land. Obey it not interpret it.
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Constitution does not say that's the government's job
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Constitution does not say they can
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
That's ridiculous
