Stan Stevens
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stan Stevens
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 79
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS, BBA Finance, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Real Estate Agent, 2010-present
AFFILIATIONS
Bartlesville Downtown Lions Club, President, Big Brothers Big Sisters
President, Bartlesville Rotary Club
County Officers and Deputies Association of Oklahoma, President, County Treasurers Association Of Oklahoma
President, Oklahoma State University Center for Local Government Technology, Member
Washington County Republican Party, Chairman, Oklahoma State Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Washington County Treasurer, 1986-2008
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be “Strongly 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?
Elimination of corporate tax, teacher and law enforcement reduction or elimination. Reduction of state income tax rate.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Elimination of corporate tax, teacher and law enforcement reduction or elimination. Reduction of state income tax rate.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Oklahoma has a constitutionally mandated balance currently. I do believe that we should work to reduce the amount spent of government administration however.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Oklahoma has a constitutionally mandated balance currently. I do believe that we should work to reduce the amount spent of government administration however.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
None
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
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?
None
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to very closely vet those whom we allow to enter the country from all points to insure we are diligent in keeping out those who wish to harm us. The continuing of covert operations throughout the world should be strengthened to identify and eliminate any persons or groups out to attacks us, regardless of who they may be.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to very closely vet those whom we allow to enter the country from all points to insure we are diligent in keeping out those who wish to harm us. The continuing of covert operations throughout the world should be strengthened to identify and eliminate any persons or groups out to attacks us, regardless of who they may be.
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
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
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who go through the legal process to do so with the ultimate goal of becoming US citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who go through the legal process to do so with the ultimate goal of becoming US citizens.
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.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 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 believe that Jesus Christ died for me and is my personal Savior. My values come from the Christian Religion as revealed in the Bible.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ died for me and is my personal Savior. My values come from the Christian Religion as revealed in the Bible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe it should be illegal to send out absentee ballots without the voter actually requesting such ballot. Ballot harvesting is the same as electioneering and should also be outlawed. Absentee ballots should require notarization.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe it should be illegal to send out absentee ballots without the voter actually requesting such ballot. Ballot harvesting is the same as electioneering and should also be outlawed. Absentee ballots should require notarization.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe racism is always a threat to security and that it is a terrible practice. While I don't believe it currently exists at the level it has in the past, I strongly believe that some members of our political system have been working hard to divide the nation against itself over race in order to gain political power. I find this type of activity a threat to our society and a despicable and destructive effort designed to create domestic turmoil to allow them to institute undesirable changes to our freedoms.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe racism is always a threat to security and that it is a terrible practice. While I don't believe it currently exists at the level it has in the past, I strongly believe that some members of our political system have been working hard to divide the nation against itself over race in order to gain political power. I find this type of activity a threat to our society and a despicable and destructive effort designed to create domestic turmoil to allow them to institute undesirable changes to our freedoms.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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?
To provide for the defense and general welfare of the people. This does not mean the government should be a cradle to grave nanny state.
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 do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the defense and general welfare of the people. This does not mean the government should be a cradle to grave nanny state.
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).
The media don't interview very many of us in these races.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The media don't interview very many of us in these races.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am running to give the people a voice in the legislature. I am not running to be a voice of lobbyists or advocacy groups but to bring the voice of my fellow constituents to the State Capitol by speaking and voting on their behalf. My top priority is education, moving school board election dates to the regular November cycle to greatly increase voter participation and representation and hopefully produce more conservatives on local school boards. We need to focus on core subjects and life skills so that students will graduate with a better ability to succeed in life and become productive citizens. We need to improve mental health treatment as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. There should be continued efforts to expand economic development in the state with a particular emphasis on quality jobs such as manufacturing which will provide workers with living wage positions. My top legislative priority will be the people of my district and Oklahoma. I will look at all proposed legislation through the prisim of how it would impact the citizens and analyze the merits of any legislation from there.
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 running to give the people a voice in the legislature. I am not running to be a voice of lobbyists or advocacy groups but to bring the voice of my fellow constituents to the State Capitol by speaking and voting on their behalf. My top priority is education, moving school board election dates to the regular November cycle to greatly increase voter participation and representation and hopefully produce more conservatives on local school boards. We need to focus on core subjects and life skills so that students will graduate with a better ability to succeed in life and become productive citizens. We need to improve mental health treatment as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. There should be continued efforts to expand economic development in the state with a particular emphasis on quality jobs such as manufacturing which will provide workers with living wage positions. My top legislative priority will be the people of my district and Oklahoma. I will look at all proposed legislation through the prisim of how it would impact the citizens and analyze the merits of any legislation from there.
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
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. There are no constitutionally legal restrictions.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. There are no constitutionally legal restrictions.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
