Bradley Banks
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bradley Banks
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 70
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Civil Engineering, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, 5
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Shelley Gwartney (2023)
Coy Jenkins (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bill Bickerstaff (2022)
Charles McCall (2022)
Dean Martin (2022)
Glen Mulready (2022)
Mark Lepak (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
My personal convictions are that elective abortion is immoral, however, the majority of voters I've spoken with at the doorstep would like to see exceptions for instances of rape, incest, or danger to the life of the mother. For those that believe that abortion should be available electively, the first trimester (~12 weeks) seems to be the most commonly suggested limit. My mission is to represent the best interest of our district.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I cannot imagine a scenario in which the government could or should close churches. I would see it as a gross violation of the state against the natural rights of the people.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel serves to balance the scales of power in the middle east. Occasionally, it acts in the best interest of the United States.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I preferred the system of healthcare insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act where I could get a custom-tailored health plan that fit the needs and budget we could afford. Health care services were less costly, and it didn't need to involve the federal government which always generates more paperwork and is terrible at managing costs and quality of services.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I don't believe that vaccinations should be mandatory. Employers shouldn't discriminate based on someone's "vaccination status."
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be determined by free market supply and demand.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
See: "Fiduciary Duty"
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Neutral
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not support additional restrictions on gun ownership.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I believe the option should be on the table for discussion. Especially for schools that may not have a dedicated armed security or police officer. A lot of "what ifs" would need to be considered to make sure the intent of the law is met.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Good government is supposed to ensure the well-being and safety of the people by providing for security, fair courts, public infrastructure, public health, education, and economic stability.
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?
Lean Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God. I believe Jesus is the Messiah. I believe that there is more to *existence*, than what we can physically sense. I have read that love for God, love for the word of God, and love for one another are the most important commandments.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
If photo ID cannot be obtained, there should be a verification process to prevent the potential of voter fraud. If trust in the election process itself continues to erode, it will have terrible consequences for the future of our political system.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's only a threat in the sense that certain politicians and terrible generals like Milley and Brown have gone out of their way to denigrate and shame white soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines, accuse them of racism, overlook merit in favor of quotas, and then complain about recruiting shortfalls or needing to potentially draft females because these same men, which make up a disproportionate percentage of combat jobs and battlefield deaths decide to take their ball and go home.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A & C. Regulation is necessary, over-regulation is not. Canada, Mexico, and the US combined can provide each other with all of the light and heavy distillate fuels we need without needing to prop up or become entangled with corrupt middle east and African regimes.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
