Blake Aguirre
Democrat | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Blake Aguirre
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 22
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Political Science, 2021
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Young Democrats of America, 2nd Vice Chair of the Native American/Indigenous Caucus
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.
LIBERAL (3)
*Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Oklahomans for Public Education
Edmond Democratic Women
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
State Representative Mickey Dollens
State Representative Collin Walke
State Senator George Young
State Senator Michael Jimenez-Brooks
Edmond Democratic Women
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Annie Menz (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jacob Rosecrants (2022)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Endorsed by Oklahomans for Public Education.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is the decision between the woman and her doctor only.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Places that provide safe abortions should be funded by all levels of government.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The rich should have to pay more taxes than the middle class
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should slightly spend less in military defense in order to spend more for veterans' benefits, labor, energy & environment, and education.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
The establishment clause was created in order to separate church and state.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Unfortunately after doing research, it does not seem like the government can close churches without infringing on the free exercise clause.
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.
A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If we are in a global pandemic like we are in now, then I feel like there should be vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and/or accommodations for those who don't want to take part in the vaccine mandates or mask mandates.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Do background checks and screening on those who look like they would cause a crime but the United States treat Islamic people terrible after 9/11.
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.
Agree
Everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
We need Immigration reform where it does not cost a fortune to file paper work and where it does not take years to hear back on an answer.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone. This is a country founded and built by immigrants.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
I do not support voucher programs.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
The establishment clause was created to separate church and state.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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 Disagree
I am an openly Gay candidate. Love is Love and no one should tell someone who they should love.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
This country was created by genocide, murder, and stolen.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am spiritual where I believe that there is a higher power.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
People are allowed to show either their photo ID or their voter registration card which does not have a photo on it.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Oklahoma voting practices entail a safeguard to prevent voter fraud which the federal government should use.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes because since 2016, non-caucasian Americans have faced violence, bigotry, and hatred just because of the color of their skin.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Agree
Justice should be awarded but I am unsure if it should go as far as offering money.
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.
B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
Without rigorous safety regulations, it can harm the environment.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect its people and make the country a better place to live.
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
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 will be an elected official for the people and my constituents will always be welcomed to come to my office. I will also hold townhalls and meetings in order to keep constituents engaged and involved so they can have a voice and make sure it is heard.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
Police officers should be held accountable for their actions if it goes against the departments policies.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Agree
We should also reallocate funding to programs to better train our officers.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Universal background checks, red flag laws, 3 day waiting period, and age limit increased to 21.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
It is the gun owners and gun users responsibility to be law abiding gun carriers.
