Keith Swinton
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Keith Swinton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
Commissioner of Labor
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Mechanical Engineering, 1989
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Engineering Technology, 1999
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Professional Certification, 2017
Regent University, Virginia Beach, Professional Certification, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
USPS NCED, Instructor, 30+
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Member, USGA
Member, AARP, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None, 0
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Commissioner of Labor, 2018
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Dr. Christopher Edge
Dr. Nichol Kish
Derek Gates D.W Gates Engineering Services
Tommie Johnson Sheriff of Oklahoma County
State Rep. Kelly Albright
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life starts at conception and should be preserved without exception!
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
The issue of reproductive health care is a private and personal matter that should be funded according.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
The purpose of any legislation should not interfere with civil liberties or victimless crimes.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The right to personal religous freedom should not be infringed upon and should apply to the business sector as well.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None the right to religious freedom is paramount and protected by law.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Remove all U.S. troops from regions that don't support the United States and our allies.
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
The U.S and allies should allow Israel to leadership in dealing with all disputes concerning Arab Palestinian areas. Fully express our nation's commitment toward our allies in the region.
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.
B. The option of taxpayer funded and private health insurance should be considered the best choice for the nation.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, it is a personal choice made by you, after consulting your physician.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simplify and introduce a flat tax rate.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Aid to foreign countries that are not U.S.A allies.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
The amount of college students debt in this country is causing a huge drag on the economy, and hindering the U.S.A competitiveness in the global economy.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
This is the biggest threat to our nation and should be acted on without delay or debate.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The nation should implement a lottery based immigration policy that would allow the best and the brightest to have an opportunity to expedite their immigration process once choosen by the lottery system.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Parents should have options to best fit the needs of their children.
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
The law enforcement agency's policy should be made and enforced to protect against legal retaliation.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I am a supporter of Tommie Johnson the Sheriff's of Oklahoma county. During his campaign he suggested contributing to law enforcement agencies that would in turn identify and contribute to social agencies that best serve their communities. "It fosters trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the citizens that they serve". He pointed out the success that the existing programs where having as template to follow.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The enforcement of the existing registration laws and that is it!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Not the manufacturer or dealer liability for any product.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide the framework for the nation's laws and regulations regarding the wellbeing of our nation's union.
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
The health and prosperity of the nation depends on people of faith standing up for conservative values.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://nondoc.com/2018/06/07/republican-labor-commissioner-debate/
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 the only candidate who has extensive experience in the industry's and trades that the Oklahoma Department of Labor is responsible for providing the safety and licensing. I can provide the state's legislature with permanent information regarding best practices.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
My faith in God is the strength and courage to run for public office. This is what I am called to this purpose I life.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Gender identity is not receiving any persecution due to the laws of the land. "You can not legislate the hart of man".
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
In no way should the nation's laws supersede God's laws.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
The fundamental premise of CRT is flawed. Race is a social construct, learning and studying it will only further devide.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian conservative and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ my lord and saviour.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
That is ridiculous to not have proof of identity when voting. The implementation of REAL ID is the best way of making no excuses.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would strongly support a national holiday to increase voter enthusiasm and turn out.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Race is a social construct not based in fact or science and can only be resolved by educating people on that fact.The only real threat to our country is that the lie that is race be ignored and allowed continue to devide and destroy our nation. Failings to address the problem with truth is a threat to our society.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
There is only one race, the sooner people accept that as fact the better.
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. The sheer amount of environmental rules a regulations is making it difficult to comply with and does not have the positive effect on the environment as intended.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support fracking but would like for the proprietary information regarding the fluids to be disclosed. Transparency would go a long way in swaying public opinion.
