
Aaron Forst
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Aaron Forst
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
State Senator, Dist., 34
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Rogers State University, Emergency Medical Services
Purdue, Business Management
Tulsa Community College, Biomedical Engineering
Tulsa Community College, Nano-Technology
WORK & MILITARY
St John Medical Center, Emergency Medical Technician
St John Medical Center, Biomedical Engineer
Bellissima Ranch wedding Venue, Owner
Granny and Dot's Early Learning Academy, Owner
AFFILIATIONS
First Church Owasso, Elementary Coach
Owasso Chamber of Commerce, Member in Good Standing
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate Dist 34
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
IAFF Local 2789 Owasso Firefighters
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Owasso Fire Local 2789
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2025.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I will not support any institution that ends the life of a child of God. I support ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. Public dollars should not be used, directly or indirectly, to subsidize abortion services.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
There are no reasons to support any abortion.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I believe every human life has value and dignity, from conception until natural death. That belief should be reflected not just in our laws, but in how we support mothers, strengthen families, and ensure children have the opportunity to thrive.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
I believe human embryos, including those created through artificial methods, represent early human life and should be protected from intentional destruction. At the same time, policies should be thoughtful and responsible, recognizing the complexities surrounding fertility treatments while promoting ethical standards that respect life.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
I support enforcing the law, including provisions of the Comstock Act, to ensure abortion-inducing drugs are not transported across state lines in violation of federal statute. Laws should be applied as written and upheld to maintain legal clarity and accountability.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support wages that reflect local cost of living and market conditions, not a one-size-fits-all federal mandate. We should focus on growing opportunity, supporting small businesses, and helping workers earn higher wages through a stronger economy.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I support free enterprise and the right to private property as essential foundations of a strong economy. When individuals can innovate, invest, and build without unnecessary interference, it drives opportunity, growth, and prosperity for everyone.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
- Conduct regular, independent audits of all major agencies to identify inefficiencies, duplicate programs, and unaccounted spending. - Consolidate overlapping programs across agencies to reduce redundancy and improve accountability. - Implement stricter procurement rules to prevent overspending and ensure competitive bidding for government contracts.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the government should not interfere with or control religious institutions or the free exercise of faith. It protects religious liberty by ensuring the state stays out of the church, while keeping public policy grounded in civil law.
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 compelled to provide services that directly violate their deeply held moral or religious beliefs.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support creating government databases that track individuals’ ongoing medical conditions for the purpose of assessing economic burden. While data can be useful in aggregate for public health planning, individuals’ medical information should remain private and protected, with strong safeguards against misuse or unnecessary government tracking.
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 significant challenges to U.S. national security, cybersecurity, intellectual property protection, and global economic stability. I support a firm, strategic approach to defending American interests, strengthening supply chains, and protecting critical infrastructure while maintaining diplomatic channels where appropriate.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the U.S.–Israel relationship is widely considered important for several strategic and diplomatic reasons. Israel is a key ally in a volatile region, and cooperation supports shared security interests, including counterterrorism efforts and regional stability. The relationship also involves close collaboration on intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense technology. Beyond security, the partnership reflects long-standing diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support policies that create sanctuary cities. I believe local governments should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to uphold the rule of law, ensure consistency in public safety, and maintain trust in the legal immigration system.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and returning authority over education to states and local communities. Decisions about curriculum, standards, and priorities are best made closer to families and students, where accountability and responsiveness are strongest.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should not be funding American education. Schools should be accountable to students, parents, and taxpayers, not influenced by outside governments or foreign interests.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Parents have the fundamental right and responsibility to direct their child’s upbringing, including education and healthcare decisions. Government should support that role and respect parental authority as the primary decision-maker for their children.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
God made you who you are and he does not make mistakes. I support protecting children and ensuring that their physical or social development are handled with extreme care. Government and institutions should prioritize safeguarding minors.
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
I believe marriage is a foundational institution and should be defined as the union of one man and one woman. I also believe government should respect that definition and not redefine it through policy or law.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
I do not support expanding gambling in my state. I believe we should focus on policies that strengthen families, support local economies, and address the social and financial harms often associated with gambling.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs are rooted in Christian faith. I believe in God, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the importance of living a life guided by faith, integrity, and service to others. My values are centered on treating others with respect, protecting life, strengthening families, and striving to make decisions that reflect honesty, compassion, and responsibility.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I believe photo identification should be required to vote to help ensure election integrity, prevent fraud, and maintain public confidence in the voting process while still making it easy and accessible for eligible citizens to obtain ID.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support reparations based on race. I believe government policy should focus on equal opportunity, strengthening communities, and addressing current needs in a fair and inclusive way rather than allocating benefits or compensation based on race.
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
I believe women’s sports and sex-separated spaces should be protected to ensure fairness, safety, and privacy.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
While I support responsible environmental stewardship and conservation, I do not believe sweeping government mandates or urgent political overreach are the right approach. Policies should be balanced with economic impacts, energy reliability, and practical solutions that encourage innovation and long-term sustainability.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
An all-of-the-above approach is best, including reliable baseload sources like natural gas and nuclear power, along with continued innovation to ensure affordable, dependable, and scalable electricity for growing demand.
ABOUT YOU
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 would describe my overall views as conservative. I support limited government, strong family and community values, individual responsibility, free enterprise, and protecting constitutional rights. I believe decisions are best made at the state and local level, with an emphasis on personal liberty, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and uphold the rule of law while ensuring justice is fair and consistent. It should also focus on deterrence, rehabilitation where appropriate, and restoring confidence in the integrity of the system.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Government has a clear responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation online. This includes enforcing laws against predators, strengthening cybercrime investigations, and working with platforms to ensure safer digital environments for minors.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
The United States legal system should remain based on the Constitution and American law. Sharia law, should not be incorporated into or supersede the U.S. legal framework.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. I believe responsible gun ownership is a constitutional right and an important part of personal safety and liberty. I support enforcing existing laws rather than creating new restrictions on lawful gun owners.
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