Jennifer Sengstock
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jennifer Sengstock
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 50
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Angelina Community College, Lufkin, Associate in Science, 2003
Texas A&M University-Galveston, Galveston, BS - Marine Biology, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Faith Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life is a joyous occasion and should be treasured as such, God said that he knew us before we were born, he knitted us in the womb. Therefore, a life that is aborted is life that has been taken from God. His plans and purposes for that life are great and special, you never know who you are caring for and giving birth to, if you allow that life to succumb to an abortion.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
If we made any changes to the Oklahoma tax code, it would be to stop the income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I'm still researching this very question, so I don't want to answer just yet, but I do know that there is always room to trim the fat.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
I do not agree with this because we have an incredible system in place with the Technical Colleges, that high school graduates can receive up to 2 years of additional training and education at these facilities.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not agree with this statement, for the simple fact that we live in America. We live here because we like the fact that we have free will, freedom of speech and we have freedom of religion. If something goes against your moral rights and beliefs, then you shouldn't be forced to go against them.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance should government close any church. For that matter, under no circumstance should government be able to close any business establishment, unless laws or codes have been 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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, private healthcare should remain as it is, and state funded healthcare should only be allowed to school aged children.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I do not feel that any government, school or employer should be allowed to require a vaccination. Especially, vaccinations that have not be tested and vetted through appropriate trials to check the efficacy of the vaccine. I feel that every person has the right to refuse any chemical source they don't want in their body.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States as a whole needs a better process to vet individuals coming into this country. If we did a better job at the boarders and tracking those entering the US, then we could handle the internal threat of Islamic terrorism. For the most part the United States knows the key players in the Islamic community of terrorist and with that information they should watch and keep track of them.
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
Israel is God's chosen people and chosen land, it does not belong to the Palestinians. If Israel backs down now, they will lose the ground they have gained against the Palestinians. The fight for Israel is biblical and most don't understand that it is the epi center of conflicts because the Jews are Gods chosen people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely, the United States has been too relaxed in allowing immigration across the southern border. With it wide open for any and all to cross, we are only allowing other terrorist organizations to infiltrate.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The United States was founded and formed by immigrates. As a whole of Americans, we don't have an issue with immigration, but we have an issue with illegal immigration. If you want to join a country that has freedoms and prosperity, then come but do it legal. We also as Americans want you to respect this country and abide by our laws and respect our Flag. You left your country for a reason and chose to come here, remember that and honor our country as your home, don't come here wanting to change it.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
I support school choice, if a parent wants to homeschool or send their child to private school that is their right to do so. Parents know what is best for their child(ren) and should be allowed to exercise that right. I do not support funding that choice. I live in a community that is rural and if those funds are removed from the school, it would devastate the local schools. We need that funding to support those kids who don't have an option to attend private or homeschool.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I agree with this statement and wish that more individuals who run for an elected office would really consider those values and morals. They run a great platform claiming those values and morals but seem to forget them as soon as they get into office.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any laws that want to make gender identity a specially protected class. God made you perfect and noble the way you are, He does not make mistakes.
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.
I am God fearing believing Christian that loves my God, my Country and I stand on the values and morals that God has raised me up in. I will abide by Gods word and seek His counsel in my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly disagree with this statement, if we are going to make voting ethical in the United States again, then we need to make sure we are doing all we can to identify voters.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
All voters will need to present legal identification when voting. Mail in voting needs to be minimal and the request for mail voting should be done in advance with reasons why you need a mail in voter ballet. The ballets should have some seal or identification to them so they cannot be reprinted or duplicated. We also need to have local random county audits as well as random state audits.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No racism is not a threat to domestic security in the United States, racism is a ploy to keep this country divided. I'll admit we do have some people in this country, for whatever reason, don't like other races. If you really boil it all down and look at racism in a biblical sense, then you will see that there is no racism because we all come from the same seed. Our country has gotten so far from helping, protecting and loving one another that we can't see through our own hatred anymore.
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.
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.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal government makes laws and regulations that fall outside of the states. Government should be mostly maintained by the states, with minimal federal government involvement.
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).
We The Women podcast Facebook post of public speaking events Comanche Times Newspaper
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'm truthful, honest and open about talking with any constituents at any time.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
All incidents should be evaluated and go through the proper channels to decide if the actions taken are justified.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
We don't need to take any funds from the police departments they are vital, and we need them.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Typically, the people buying guns and going through the proper channels are the individuals you need to worry about, it's the illegal sell of guns. How do you restrict that?
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
