
Randy Grellner
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Grellner
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
U.S. Senator (Special Election)
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, B.S. Agricultural Economics, 1988
Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
none
AFFILIATIONS
Cushing School Board, Vice President 2013 - 2019
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Cushing Public Schools, 2013-19
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
General Michael Flynn, National Security Advisor, President Donald Trump
Brian Walters, President of Unity Above Self, Tom Coburn Legacy Organization
Jackson Lahmeyer, Candidate U.S. Senate Oklahoma 2022
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Donald Trump (2020)
Gentner Drummond (2018)
James Lankford (2014)
JJ Stitt (2020)
Kevin Stitt (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the mother is facing death.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
I believe in the founding fathers interpretation of religious freedom, however, Judeo-Christian ideals is a cornerstone of our democracy
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C.
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should build the wall and secure the border, we should focus on our own energy policy and quit sending funds to those who do not share our ideals. We should support economic and education programs in those countries that spawn terrorism to change the hearts and minds of young people there.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
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.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
should cut taxes on the middle class relative
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Political asylum, to unite with family, or for work all through legal process
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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).
drgrellnerussenate.com https://www.city-sentinel.com/community/the-last-shall-be-first-dr-randy-grellner-seeks-to-fill-4-year-term-resulting/article_4982552a-c006-11ec-9f08-431c12d39cd2.html
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?
Career politicians are the problem. We need term limits. I am committed to a self imposed two term limit. Also no budget no pay for Congress
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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.
raised catholic, married main line protestant, attend nondenominational evangelical Christian church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
we need to return to paper ballots until there is clarity as to whether voting machines are secure.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes from the extremes Antifa, BLM, etc.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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
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