
Debbie Long
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Debbie Long
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
State Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Rogers State University, Claremore, Business Administration Certification
WORK & MILITARY
Claremore Personnel Service, Co-Founder/Owner, 1987-1998
Promos Advertising Products, Owner/Founder, 1998-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Claremore & Rogers County Disaster Assistance, Co-Founder of citizen group, 2024-2026
Leadership Rogers County, Executive Director, 1993-2013
Will Rogers Lions Club, Member and Officer, 1992-1996
Destiny Life Church Claremore & Owasso, Member, 1996-2026
RSU Entrepreneurial Business Mentoring program, Advisor
Rogers County Youth Services, Board of Directors
Claremore Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 1994-1997
American Heart Association, Board of Directors
Leadership Rogers County, Graduate, 1991-1992
Ami Shaffer for State Senate, Campaign Manager, 2005-2006
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Claremore City Councilor, 1995-2001
Claremore Mayor, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Have several secured to be published later
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion should never be allowed
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Disagree
I am definitely pro-life. But I’m not familiar at all with "purposeful destruction". I would welcome education and gaining understanding to make a more informed and stronger answer.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Raising minimum wage often leads to higher prices across the board. Businesses have to cover increased costs. This means raising prices on goods & services which impacts everyone & can make it harder, not easier, to keep up with cost of living.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Take a hard look at every agency/department and expect accountability for every dollar. Cut out programs that are outdated or duplicated. Tie spending to measurable results and not just budgets. Be open and transparent so people can see where money is going. Treat taxpayer dollars with common sense budgeting – just like families and businesses do.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe the intent of our Constitution is clear. Government should stay out of church affairs. Faith is personal and churches should be free to operate without government interference. The "Wall of Separation" coined by Thomas Jefferson is an excellent phrase to describe this in simple terms. It comes down to supporting religious freedom and limiting government.
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.
Answer C except potentially continue healthcare for children in lower income families.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
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, our relationship with Israel is important. They are a strong ally and share our values. That matters for stability and security. Standing with our allies helps protect our interests and supports peace.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
At this point, I need more information. I want to understand what is being proposed and then will make the best decision for Oklahoma.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Faith, family and freedom. Those values are part of who I am and have been. My dad, grandfathers, several uncles and cousins were all veterans. I was taught to understand and respect that our freedom comes with a price and to honor those who serve our country. My parents were rooted in being people of faith and family. I have gone to church most of my life. My parents were a huge part by instilling values in my life to be a person of faith, family and freedom.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
I believe in fairness and equal treatment for everyone. We move forward by bringing people together and being there for each other.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
I’m familiar with the issue but need more research and understanding before making an informed decision.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oklahoma is fortunate to have natural resources in oil & natural gas, and those continue to be dependable, affordable sources we can count on to meet growing demand. The goal is to keep electricity reliable, affordable, and available when we need it.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Criminal justice system should be to keep our communities safe and hold people accountable. There needs to be real consequences for criminal behavior but with fairness and consistency.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the 2nd Amendment. We should focus on enforcing laws already in place to make sure our current system is working properly, rather than adding new, unwarranted mandates.
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