Casey Fixico Sutterfield

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Casey Fixico Sutterfield


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary & Special SD17


Race

State Rep., Dist. 24


Incumbent

No


Links

Casey Fixico Sutterfield websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Nebraska Indian Community College/Pawnee Nation College, Pawnee, B.S, 2023-2026

OSUIT, Okmulgee, A.A., 2007-2009

Nebraska Indian Community College, South Sioux City, A.S., 2023-2024

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Neutral

I do not support taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. I support abortion only in medically necessary situations and believe we should focus on preventing crisis—not funding it. We need better access to prenatal care, maternal health, adoption resources, and community support so women aren’t left without options. As a grassroots, populist Republican, I support protecting life, individual rights, and limiting government overreach.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Elective abortion should be limited, with exceptions only in medically necessary situations to protect the life or serious health of the mother. My focus is on reducing the need for abortion by expanding access to healthcare, prenatal care, and support for families. As a grassroots, populist Republican, I support protecting life, respecting individual rights, and limiting government overreach while addressing the root causes behind these decisions.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

I believe human life is valuable and should be protected in law, with clear exceptions in medically necessary situations to protect the life and serious health of the mother. We should focus on supporting life at every stage by expanding healthcare, strengthening families, and ensuring women have real options. As a grassroots, populist Republican, I support protecting life, individual rights, and limiting government overreach.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

I believe human embryos created through artificial methods deserve respect and protection. At the same time, policies should account for medical realities and be handled with care, not heavy-handed government mandates. My focus is on ethical standards, transparency, and reducing the creation of excess embryos while supporting families pursuing fertility treatment. As a grassroots, populist Republican, I support protecting life, individual rights, and limiting government overreach.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Disagree

I support enforcing existing laws, including the Comstock Act, but with clarity and respect for due process and medically necessary care. Any enforcement should not interfere with legitimate medical treatment or put women in dangerous situations. My focus is on prevention—expanding healthcare access, supporting families, and addressing the root causes that lead to abortion—while upholding the rule of law, individual rights, and limiting government overreach.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support a tiered minimum wage: higher standards for large corporations, with flexibility for small businesses. This protects local jobs, prevents exploitation of cheap labor, and strengthens our economy without overburdening small employers.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

I believe free enterprise and private property rights are essential to a strong, productive economy. At the same time, markets must remain fair and not be dominated by large corporations at the expense of small businesses and local communities.

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

- Zero-based budgeting—require agencies to justify every dollar annually, not just roll over prior budgets. - Independent audits & transparency—public, line-item spending dashboards so taxpayers can see where money goes. - Cut administrative bloat—reduce redundant programs and excessive bureaucracy. - End corporate welfare—stop subsidies and incentives for large corporations at taxpayer expense. - Performance-based funding—tie funding to measurable results and outcomes, not politics.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

“Separation of church and state” means the government cannot establish or favor a religion, and individuals are free to practice their faith without interference. It protects both religious liberty and limited government. I support the right of people to live out their beliefs in public life, while ensuring the state does not impose religion or restrict it.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

I believe individuals and businesses should not be forced to violate sincerely held moral or religious beliefs. At the same time, no one should be denied essential services or treated unfairly. We can protect religious liberty while ensuring access by allowing reasonable accommodations and clear guidelines that respect both rights.


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.

I support making a government-funded healthcare option available to anyone who wants it, while preserving private healthcare choices. This approach expands access without eliminating competition. My focus is lowering costs, increasing transparency, and improving care—while protecting individual choice and limiting government overreach.

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 government databases tracking individuals’ medical conditions. That raises serious privacy and civil liberty concerns and risks misuse. We can study healthcare costs using anonymized, aggregated data without tracking people personally. I support protecting patient privacy, individual rights, and limiting government overreach.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Neutral

I recognize China poses real concerns in areas like trade, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. However, I believe the greater threat to everyday Americans is exploitation by our own political and corporate elites—policies that ship jobs overseas, weaken local economies, and put profits over people. We need to hold foreign adversaries accountable while also addressing corruption and corporate influence at home.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Neutral

I believe local communities should have a voice in how they approach enforcement, but immigration law must be applied consistently and the rule of law upheld. I support cooperation between local and federal authorities while protecting individual rights and keeping communities safe.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

I support returning more control over education to states, communities, and parents, who are closest to students’ needs. At the same time, any transition must protect funding for students, ensure accountability, and avoid disruptions. My focus is local control, better outcomes, and less federal bureaucracy.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should not be funding American education. Our schools and universities must remain independent and free from foreign influence. I support transparency, strong safeguards, and protecting students from outside political or ideological pressure.


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

I believe parents have a fundamental right and responsibility to direct their child’s health and education. Government should respect that role while ensuring basic standards for safety, transparency, and access to quality education. My focus is empowering families, strengthening local control, and limiting unnecessary government overreach.

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Did not answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Neutral

Marriage has both a religious and a civil dimension. In the biblical sense, I believe marriage is between one man and one woman. In civil law, I believe government should respect the rights of consenting adults to enter into legal unions and receive equal protection under the Constitution.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

I believe gambling policy should be decided by the people and local communities. Any expansion should be approached carefully, with strong oversight, transparency, and protections against addiction and corruption. My focus is respecting local control while ensuring decisions reflect the will and well-being of the community.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My faith and values are shaped by both my Christ-like living beliefs and my Mvskoke Cultural heritage. I believe in integrity, personal responsibility, respect for others, and a deep connection to community, land, and family. I value service, truth, and stewardship, and I respect every individual’s right to their own beliefs. I am committed to protecting religious freedom and treating all people with dignity.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

I believe voting should be secure and accessible. Photo ID helps protect election integrity, but it must be free, easy to obtain, and not create barriers for eligible voters. My focus is ensuring every legal vote counts while maintaining trust in our elections.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

I do not support reparations based solely on race. We should focus on policies that expand opportunity for all—strong schools, good jobs, and safe communities—while addressing specific harms in targeted, lawful ways that unite rather than divide.

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.

Neutral

I believe women’s sports and private spaces should be protected to ensure fairness, safety, and privacy. At the same time, every person should be treated with dignity and respect. My focus is clear, consistent policies that protect women while upholding individual rights and avoiding unnecessary government overreach.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

Climate risks are real and costly, regardless of the cause. We should put politics aside and focus on practical solutions—protecting our land and water, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting innovation that reduces risk without hurting working families or small businesses.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer—reliable energy depends on regional resources and infrastructure. Some areas are best supported by natural gas, others by solar, wind, or a mix. I support an all-of-the-above, science-based approach that ensures r


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?

Moderate

I’m a grassroots, populist Republican focused on protecting individual rights, strengthening local communities, and holding government and corporations accountable. I believe in limited government, personal responsibility, and practical, commonsense solutions that put people over politics and restore trust in our institutions.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No! Anyone found guilty of these crimes should not be permitted the honor privilege of campaigning for or holding public office.

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, uphold the rule of law, and ensure justice is fair and consistent. It should hold offenders accountable while also focusing on rehabilitation where appropriate, so people can become productive members of society. My focus is safer communities, equal application of the law, and a system people can trust.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Government has a responsibility to protect children from online sexual exploitation. We should strengthen enforcement, hold offenders and platforms accountable, and give parents better tools and transparency to keep kids safe—while respecting privacy and constitutional rights.

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree

U.S. law must be based on the Constitution and applied equally to everyone. No religious legal system—whether Sharia or any other—should ever replace or override constitutional law. I strongly support religious freedom, but it must never come at the expense of others’ rights or public safety.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. At the same time, we should keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals and those who pose a clear threat. I support enforcing existing laws, improving background check accuracy, and focusing on mental health and early intervention—without burdening responsible gun owners.

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