
Nick Hankins
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nick Hankins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
U.S. Senate
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 2003-2005
WORK & MILITARY
York International, Assembly Associate / Sheetmetal Fabricator, 2005-2010
York International, Logistics / Inventory Analyst, 2010-2013
York International, Business Process Manager, 2013-2017
Mid Continent Group, Sr Data Developer, 2017-2021
Trisura, Sr Business Intelligence Developer, 2021-
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senator, 2026-2026
U.S. Representative, 2024-2024
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed the OKGOP Survey in 2026.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
Candidate signed the US Term Limit Pledge.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I support IVF.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
It should be mitigated to highest degree reasonably possible.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If the child is deceased and the mother is at risk.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
I prefer the government not control what substances people are allowed to or refuse to put in their body. If we make abortion illegal, any woman that would intentionally consume substances to kill their child should be punished accordingly.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Agree
Government should greatly reduce spending, lowering the necessary tax burden.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Deport ALL illegal aliens. End foreign aid. No funding to NGOs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
No private individual or business should be compelled to provide services to a person. I believe social media companies and banks should be required to allow any U.S. citizen that has not committed a crime (with their business) access to their services. The reason is the special protections/privileges given to these businesses by government. This does not mean a social media company is forced to promote certain individuals with their algorithms.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government shall not compel a religion on the people.
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.
D mostly. I believe it would be cost effective for the federal government to make very basic medication and services available to individuals. This should be a fraction of the cost spent today. Insulin for diabetics, antibiotics for anyone in need of them, etc.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
It makes sense to track the costs for various illnesses, but I'd avoid tracking individuals.
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.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
No.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only when our cost of living and wages for American citizens is at a healthy level, only then individuals that will assimilate, add economic value, never need government assistance, never commit violent or sexual crimes, and have loyalty only to the United States of America.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
The politicians and government employees supporting and establishing sanctuary cities should be arrested and tried for harboring, aiding and as accessories for any and all crimes committed by illegal aliens in their jurisdiction.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
It has failed completely to improve education outcomes.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
We should aim to eliminate all foreign influence in America.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Agree
Regardless of what government defines marriage as, it does not change the meaning for a religion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I follow Jesus.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need photo ID, proof of citizenship.
EQUALITY
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
Not ever.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Currently oil and gas, coal for backup and where it's the only viable source. I'd like to see fusion or more advanced energy sources.
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.
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
I want as much freedom for individuals as possible. We must keep government to a minimum. We must hold individuals accountable for their actions.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
As a parent, I feel I am fully responsible for the well being and safety of my children, even online. I do believe the government should track down every person looking to sexually exploit children and execute them.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Crazy people like those suffering from serious mental illness that would make them considerably more likely to harm themselves and others should not be allowed to possess firearms. Any person convicted of a violent crime / real felony (not a $25 hot check). Repeal the NFA and abolish the ATF.
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