Cody Anderson
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cody Anderson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 27
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Bachelors, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Market Development, 1995 - 1996
Faith Center Fellowship, Associate Pastor, 1996-2000
Faith Center Fellowship, Lead Pastor, 2000 - Present
AFFILIATIONS
Ringwood Athletic Community Foundation, Founding Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ringwood School Board, 2004 - 2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Randon and Kristi Miller, Owner of Vision Roll Off Services in Alva OK
Pastor Mark Haney, Pastor of Harvest Fellowship Leedey OK
Pastor Eric Cox, Pastor of Living Word Fellowship, Woodward OK
Russel Pembrook, Bank President, Fairview OK
Ryan Greb, Major County Commissioner
OTHER INFORMATION
Cody Anderson is rated "A" by OK2A.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
With an immediate threat to the life of the mother exception.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Did not answer
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances should the government close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances should this be allowed
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
The relationship with Israel is vitally important to the United States. It is foundational for both Judaism and Christianity to support and bless the nation of Israel according to Genesis 12. It is Israel that continues to pursue freedom and democracy in a region of the world that opposes those freedoms. For stability in the region and the world, Israel must be defended by the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Choose not to answer
Further information from constituents is needed
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I hold a deep conviction of biblical values and world view. The infallibility of the Word of God guides my decisions and way of life. Our redemption from a fallen world is only found in Christ, for Jesus is the only way and the only truth that leads to abundant life and eternity with God. Communion with Christ is lived out in our communion with the church and the assembly of our lives in fellowship with one another. There is a light in this world and that light is Jesus Christ and we are the bearers of that light into the world.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and B
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
It will take multiple available energy sources to meet the demand of our ever growing population.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government is to provide for the people what they cannot provide for themselves which is infrastructure that includes roads and bridges, schools, police for protection.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am for limited restrictions on gun ownership and fully support the Second Amendment
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
