Kendra Wesson
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kendra Wesson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 46
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Mid-America Christian University, Moore, OK, Accounting with CPA emphasis, 2016
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Business Enterprise, 2013
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
School Boards 4 Kids, Co-Chair, 4 Norman
Co-Founder/Board Member, Go Church, Active Member
Oklahoma GOP, State Committeewoman, Oklahoma GOP
Budget Committee Member, Eden Care, Monthly Contributor
Centers for Children and Familes, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association OK2A
Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights
OTHER (1)
Norman Batcher-Miner Fraternal Order of Police
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Norman FOP 122
Larry Heikkila, Mayor-Elect of Norman
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights (OKHPR)
Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association (OK2A)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jackson Lahmeyer (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should only be allowed for an ectopic pregnancy or not at all.
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be simplified. Once that is done we would have more time and resources to audit for waste, fraud, and abuse.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would do audits and then decide the answer to this question. Audits provide a great way to see where the unnecessary spending is occurring.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The Government does not have the power to EVER close churches.
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?
Government entities should not be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The U.S. should boycott countries/companies that support this type of terrorism. We should never fund their efforts and we should make sure our relationships with allies are strong.
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 Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that her preferred response to this question should be “Strongly Agree “
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. should allow immigrants who have followed all of the legal processes. Illegal immigration should not be allowed.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that her preferred response to this question should be “Strongly Agree “
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that her preferred response to this question should be “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
I often do speeches that reflect my disagreement with CRT, SEL, and DEI.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that God is our Savior and I look to Him for all decisions in my private and public life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I propose that when a person passes away, they should be automatically unenrolled. I watched some absentee ballots being opened on the last election and I feel like we could do a better job on processes. We do not check notary stamps for the validation. I think all notary stamps from the state the election is in should be logged and categorized. If a notary is invalid their should be an investigation.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. We cannot assume that racism is a threat to domestic security. If we do, then we could believe that without racism we would not need domestic security and that simply is not true.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that her preferred response to this question should be “Strongly Agree “
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is here to protect the individual rights of the people. Government is for establishing justice. Government is for protecting Liberty.
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).
None available at this time
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?
Demand accountability, transparency, and proper budgeting of your tax dollars. Encourage pro-business policies to grow our economy. Fund public safety to keep our communities safe. Pursue excellence in education. Support our Oklahoma National Guard and veterans of all armed forces. ? Protect all of our Constitutional rights - including life and liberty. Fight back against Washington DC’s attacks on our state and personal freedoms.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that her preferred response to this question should be “Strongly Agree “
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I have fought hard in Norman since they defunded our police. It has created a chaotic environment, crime increases, and a general low moral in our department. This has made it hard for us to replace retiring officers, leaving us with a current officer shortage of over 50 officers. Defend Don't Defund.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I am an advocate for these rights!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
