William Ratley
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William Ratley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 65
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Bartlett-Begich High School, Anchorage, Alaska, Diploma, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Sgt/E-4, 1983 - 1987
United States Army, SFC/E-7, 1988 - 2004
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The only circumstances that I believe that should be considered is for rape, incest or the life of the mother and only considered for early stages of the pregnancy.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The only circumstances that I believe that should be considered is for rape, incest or the life of the mother and only considered for early stages of the pregnancy.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The only circumstances that I believe that should be considered is for rape, incest or the life of the mother and only considered for early stages of the pregnancy.
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
This should apply to any type of drug. They all should meet essential safety standards verified by third party testing without any form of conflicts of interest to ensure safety of the drug. These chemical abortion drugs should only be prescribed by a medical doctor that will take into account all of the medical information of the individual patient and the doctor conveys all of the possible dangers to ensure the safety of the patient.
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
This should apply to any type of drug. They all should meet essential safety standards verified by third party testing without any form of conflicts of interest to ensure safety of the drug. These chemical abortion drugs should only be prescribed by a medical doctor that will take into account all of the medical information of the individual patient and the doctor conveys all of the possible dangers to ensure the safety of the patient.
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
This should apply to any type of drug. They all should meet essential safety standards verified by third party testing without any form of conflicts of interest to ensure safety of the drug. These chemical abortion drugs should only be prescribed by a medical doctor that will take into account all of the medical information of the individual patient and the doctor conveys all of the possible dangers to ensure the safety of the patient.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds from any government entity should not be used for abortions. Additionally, "that statutory limitation, section 1008 (42 U.S.C. 300a–6), provides that “[n]one of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.”
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds from any government entity should not be used for abortions. Additionally, "that statutory limitation, section 1008 (42 U.S.C. 300a–6), provides that “[n]one of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.”
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds from any government entity should not be used for abortions. Additionally, "that statutory limitation, section 1008 (42 U.S.C. 300a–6), provides that “[n]one of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.”
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any assisted suicide or euthanasia 'aid in dying' laws.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any assisted suicide or euthanasia 'aid in dying' laws.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any assisted suicide or euthanasia 'aid in dying' laws.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of private businesses to organize and operate for profit within a competitive market without excessive interference by the government is essential to a productive economic system. The right to private property is essential for a productive economic system, providing an incentive to work, conserve and manage resources for future gains.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of private businesses to organize and operate for profit within a competitive market without excessive interference by the government is essential to a productive economic system. The right to private property is essential for a productive economic system, providing an incentive to work, conserve and manage resources for future gains.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of private businesses to organize and operate for profit within a competitive market without excessive interference by the government is essential to a productive economic system. The right to private property is essential for a productive economic system, providing an incentive to work, conserve and manage resources for future gains.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
While I agree there should be a minimum wage to prevent employees from being unduly taken advantage of and might prevent poverty in some locations, I believe that if the minimum wage is too high, it could have unintended consequences.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
While I agree there should be a minimum wage to prevent employees from being unduly taken advantage of and might prevent poverty in some locations, I believe that if the minimum wage is too high, it could have unintended consequences.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I do not believe ESG agenda ratings should be used to decide on investment of public monies. Taxpayer money should be designated by the people, not corporate entities.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
While I agree there should be a minimum wage to prevent employees from being unduly taken advantage of and might prevent poverty in some locations, I believe that if the minimum wage is too high, it could have unintended consequences.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I do not believe ESG agenda ratings should be used to decide on investment of public monies. Taxpayer money should be designated by the people, not corporate entities.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I do not believe ESG agenda ratings should be used to decide on investment of public monies. Taxpayer money should be designated by the people, not corporate entities.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Governments do not have the authority to close churches. Period.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Governments do not have the authority to close churches. Period.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should not be required to violate their moral or religious beliefs. By requiring them to provide services that they do not believe in is equivalent to forcing them to adhere to beliefs they do not agree with.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Governments do not have the authority to close churches. Period.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should not be required to violate their moral or religious beliefs. By requiring them to provide services that they do not believe in is equivalent to forcing them to adhere to beliefs they do not agree with.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should not be required to violate their moral or religious beliefs. By requiring them to provide services that they do not believe in is equivalent to forcing them to adhere to beliefs they do not agree with.
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.
None of these choices fit close enough. While I agree that government should not be in the business of providing healthcare, there are cases where I believe that the government has an obligation to provide healthcare. Including the military and to care for our US Citizens that otherwise cannot afford NEEDED care.
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.
None of these choices fit close enough. While I agree that government should not be in the business of providing healthcare, there are cases where I believe that the government has an obligation to provide healthcare. Including the military and to care for our US Citizens that otherwise cannot afford NEEDED care.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I used to think vaccinations were necessary for the protection of the individual, however during Covid, I came to understand that no vaccine should be required or mandated by any government, school or employer. This should be an individual choice.
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.
None of these choices fit close enough. While I agree that government should not be in the business of providing healthcare, there are cases where I believe that the government has an obligation to provide healthcare. Including the military and to care for our US Citizens that otherwise cannot afford NEEDED care.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I used to think vaccinations were necessary for the protection of the individual, however during Covid, I came to understand that no vaccine should be required or mandated by any government, school or employer. This should be an individual choice.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I used to think vaccinations were necessary for the protection of the individual, however during Covid, I came to understand that no vaccine should be required or mandated by any government, school or employer. This should be an individual choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
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 important because it is an ally, and would have been justified on moral grounds in the past. However, the U.S. needs to take a more measured approach instead of unconditional U.S. support for Israel. I make a distinction between the Israeli government and the Israeli people. We should give the Israeli people our unconditional love while I do not agree with all the actions of the Israeli government.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The relationship with Israel is important because it is an ally, and would have been justified on moral grounds in the past. However, the U.S. needs to take a more measured approach instead of unconditional U.S. support for Israel. I make a distinction between the Israeli government and the Israeli people. We should give the Israeli people our unconditional love while I do not agree with all the actions of the Israeli government.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The relationship with Israel is important because it is an ally, and would have been justified on moral grounds in the past. However, the U.S. needs to take a more measured approach instead of unconditional U.S. support for Israel. I make a distinction between the Israeli government and the Israeli people. We should give the Israeli people our unconditional love while I do not agree with all the actions of the Israeli government.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. government has an obligation to physically secure the southern border and the Trump administration showed that it was possible to do so.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. government has an obligation to physically secure the southern border and the Trump administration showed that it was possible to do so.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. government has an obligation to physically secure the southern border and the Trump administration showed that it was possible to do so.
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.
Strongly Agree
Any taxpayer funds should follow the child. Parents should have the freedom to select the type of school that they believe will best suit their child's education needs.
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.
Strongly Agree
Any taxpayer funds should follow the child. Parents should have the freedom to select the type of school that they believe will best suit their child's education needs.
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.
Strongly Agree
Any taxpayer funds should follow the child. Parents should have the freedom to select the type of school that they believe will best suit their child's education needs.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
While I agree that parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children, there are instances where those decisions may indeed harm the children. Then our society needs to be able to protect minor children from their own parents.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
While I agree that parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children, there are instances where those decisions may indeed harm the children. Then our society needs to be able to protect minor children from their own parents.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
While I agree that parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children, there are instances where those decisions may indeed harm the children. Then our society needs to be able to protect minor children from their own parents.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Never
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Never
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Never
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
Amen.
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
Amen.
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
Amen.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing, christian and believe there is no other way to heaven but through Jesus Christ. While I am a Baptist, I do not entirely agree with all things presented by the Baptist Church
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing, christian and believe there is no other way to heaven but through Jesus Christ. While I am a Baptist, I do not entirely agree with all things presented by the Baptist Church
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing, christian and believe there is no other way to heaven but through Jesus Christ. While I am a Baptist, I do not entirely agree with all things presented by the Baptist Church
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
in order to have secure elections, we need to be able to positively identify voters. Identification is required for almost everything done in today's society. There is no reason our voting process should not be as secure as our bank transactions.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
in order to have secure elections, we need to be able to positively identify voters. Identification is required for almost everything done in today's society. There is no reason our voting process should not be as secure as our bank transactions.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
I think the Electoral College was a wise system to prevent the larger populated states from choosing the president by popular vote.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
in order to have secure elections, we need to be able to positively identify voters. Identification is required for almost everything done in today's society. There is no reason our voting process should not be as secure as our bank transactions.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
I think the Electoral College was a wise system to prevent the larger populated states from choosing the president by popular vote.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
I think the Electoral College was a wise system to prevent the larger populated states from choosing the president by popular vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't think racism is a threat to domestic security today. There are many groups that try to foment racism, but I don't think it is an organic issue.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't think racism is a threat to domestic security today. There are many groups that try to foment racism, but I don't think it is an organic issue.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't think racism is a threat to domestic security today. There are many groups that try to foment racism, but I don't think it is an organic issue.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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 C),
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 C),
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 C),
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that nuclear energy is currently the most reliable energy source with the highest capacity of current sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that nuclear energy is currently the most reliable energy source with the highest capacity of current sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that nuclear energy is currently the most reliable energy source with the highest capacity of current sources.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
never
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of the government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of the government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of the government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.
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
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
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
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 believe only convicted felons of violent crimes should have their gun ownership restricted.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe only convicted felons of violent crimes should have their gun ownership restricted.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe only convicted felons of violent crimes should have their gun ownership restricted.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
