

Christi Gillespie
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Christi Gillespie
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Runoff
Race
State Senator, Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, BS, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
City of Broken Arrow, Vice Mayor - City Councilor
Women in Municipal Government-National League of Cities, Board of Directors
Broken Arrow Seniors Inc, Board of Directors & Resource Development Committee
INCOG - Indian Nations Council of Governments, Board of Directors
OML - Oklahoma Municipal League, Legislative Committee & Mayors Council Floor Leader
PTA.- Local & State Level, 14 years - President multiple years, Fundraising Chair, BA Council Board, OK State Board
Mayors Council of Oklahoma, Member
Tulsa County GOP, Tulsa Republican Women’s Club
City of Broken Arrow, Drainage Advisory Committee, New Orleans Square Committee, Elam Park Committee, Aspen Landing Steering Committee, TIF Committee Chairperson, Subdivision Regulation Update committee, Streets & Streetscaping Advisory Committee, Zoning Advisory Committee, Gateways committee,
Tulsa Community College, Dental Hygiene Advisory Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Vice Mayor - City Councilor, City of Broken Arrow, 2019-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association OK2A; Nathan Dahm; Stan May
OTHER (2)
Tulsa Firefighters Local 176; Broken Arrow Firefighters IAFF Local 2551
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee, Glenpool Mayor Joyce Calvert, Mustang Mayor Brian Grider & Yukon Mayor Shelli Selby; OK House Representative Ross Ford, OK House Rep Kevin McDugle, OK House Rep Stan May, OK House Rep TJ Marti & OK State Rep Mike Osburn; Senator Kristen Thompson, Senator Dana Prieto; Broken Arrow City Councilor Johnnie Parks, Broken Arrow City Councilor Lisa Ford & Broken Arrow City Councilor Justin Green; Tulsa School Board Elena Ashley, Broken Arrow School Board John Cockrell, Broken Arrow School Board Debbie Taylor
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Dana Prieto (2022); Ryan Walters (2022); WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Kevin McDugle (2023); Stan May (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Christi Gillespie is rated "A" by OK2A.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the Mother; Rape
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.
Choose not to answer
Life begins at conception.
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.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Yes we must continue a strong relationship with Israel to show a sign of solidarity that we will NEVER repeat the mistakes of the Nazis.
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.
C - but there should be limitations for able-bodied adults
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be remain as they are now, opt-out.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
If you choose to be a public business, you cannot pick & choose who can enter your business.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Government interference hasn’t solved any problems. Minimum wage was never intended to be a living wage in my opinion.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Close the border & ensure safe, legal immigration.
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.
Agree
We need to ensure the government isn’t entering into private/homeschool entities.
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?
Shall not be infringed….
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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?
Protect the citizens. Avoid interference in the market. The answer to any question is NEVER “more government.”
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
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
Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children as long as it doesn’t change their bodies from developing normally.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian & believe Jesus is the son of God who came, lived among us & died for our sins. I have been blessed to grow up in a Christian family that attended church regularly & I attended & graduated from a Christian University with excellent educational standards.
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?
No. We cannot govern a person’s heart. Racism is a heart issue & while I believe it’s disgusting, we cannot possibly enforce laws against being a racist. We CAN enforce laws on hate crimes…a crime based solely on race.
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 & C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels will continue to meet demands; but I am open to alternative sources that are true replacement opportunities. Nuclear/Hydrogen I am learning more about.
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