Representative-elect · Oklahoma’s 1st district

Mark Tedford

Republican

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

419words on issues
  • Economy and the federal budget39%
  • Taxes17%
  • Immigration15%
  • Government operations and elections11%
  • Civil rights and liberties10%
  • Everything else9%

Where they stand

22 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Lower the cost of groceries and food
  • Make housing more affordable
  • Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills
  • Rein in government spending to bring down inflation
“In Congress, he'll bring that same results-first approach to lowering costs for working families, cutting waste and fraud in Washington, and bringing good jobs back home.”
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“Families are paying more for groceries, energy, housing, and everyday necessities while Congress spends taxpayer dollars like it belongs to them instead of the people who earned it. I’ll fight for lower costs and policies that help families and small businesses get ahead again.”
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“Reduce inflationary spending”
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Grocery prices ›
  • Lower food and grocery prices
“Families are paying more for groceries, energy, housing, and everyday necessities while Congress spends taxpayer dollars like it belongs to them instead of the people who earned it. I’ll fight for lower costs and policies that help families and small businesses get ahead again.”
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Economic growth ›
  • Grow and strengthen the economy
“REBUILD THE REAL ECONOMY”
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“Support job creators and economic growth”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
“Families are paying more for groceries, energy, housing, and everyday necessities while Congress spends taxpayer dollars like it belongs to them instead of the people who earned it. I’ll fight for lower costs and policies that help families and small businesses get ahead again.”
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“Reduce inflationary spending”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington
“Restore fiscal discipline”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Invest in and grow American manufacturing
“Mark is running for Congress to put that experience to work rebuilding American industry, cutting wasteful spending, and making Washington work for working families again.”
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“America needs to start building and producing again. I’ll fight for American energy, manufacturing, skilled trades, and policies that reward productivity over dependency. Strong nations depend on strong industries, good-paying jobs, and leaders who understand the real economy.”
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“Grow manufacturing and skilled trades”
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Other things the site says about economy and the federal budget (1)
“Safeguard taxpayer dollars”
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Taxes

Overall tax levels ›
  • Cut taxes and keep them low
“In the statehouse, Mark helped pass the largest tax cut in Oklahoma history, cracked down on illegal immigration, and took on his own industry to pass a Homeowner Bill of Rights that put Oklahoma families ahead of the special interests.”
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“Cut taxes and increase take-home pay”
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“At the State Capitol, I helped pass the largest tax cut in state history, stronger immigration enforcement, and conservative reforms that held government accountable.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
“Every nation has the right to secure its borders, enforce its laws, and put its citizens first. Strong immigration enforcement protects American communities, preserves our national identity, and strengthens the rule of law. Citizens must come first in their own country.”
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Deportation ›
  • Deport immigrants who commit crimes
“Support deportation of criminal aliens”
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Effects of immigration ›
  • Put citizens first and protect national identity
“Every nation has the right to secure its borders, enforce its laws, and put its citizens first. Strong immigration enforcement protects American communities, preserves our national identity, and strengthens the rule of law. Citizens must come first in their own country.”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Enforce immigration laws
  • Enforce immigration laws strictly
“Every nation has the right to secure its borders, enforce its laws, and put its citizens first. Strong immigration enforcement protects American communities, preserves our national identity, and strengthens the rule of law. Citizens must come first in their own country.”
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“Strict enforcement of immigration laws”
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Other things the site says about immigration (1)
“End all benefits for illegal immigrants”
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Government operations and elections

Government waste and fraud ›
  • Cut waste, fraud and abuse in government spending
  • Strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability for public spending
“Mark is running for Congress to put that experience to work rebuilding American industry, cutting wasteful spending, and making Washington work for working families again.”
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“In Congress, he'll bring that same results-first approach to lowering costs for working families, cutting waste and fraud in Washington, and bringing good jobs back home.”
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“Washington loses hundreds of billions every year to waste and fraud while taxpayers are expected to carry the burden. I believe government should answer to the people funding it and be held accountable for every dollar it spends.”
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“Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse”
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“Strengthen oversight and accountability”
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“Increase transparency in federal spending”
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Civil rights and liberties

Religion and government ›
  • Protect religious freedom
“Strong families, shared values, and individual freedoms are the foundation of a strong country. I’ll defend our constitutional rights, parental rights, religious liberty, and the conservative values that hold our nation and community together.”
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“Protect religious liberty”
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Energy

Energy costs ›
  • Lower energy costs for households and businesses
“Lower energy and regulatory costs”
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Domestic energy production ›
  • Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
“Unleash American energy production”
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Business and commerce

Business regulations and permits ›
  • Cut regulations and red tape
“Cut red tape for small businesses”
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Social Security and welfare

Social Security ›
  • Protect Social Security benefits from cuts
“Protect Social Security for Americans”
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Education and culture

Parents' role in raising children ›
  • Protect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education
“Strong families, shared values, and individual freedoms are the foundation of a strong country. I’ll defend our constitutional rights, parental rights, religious liberty, and the conservative values that hold our nation and community together.”
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“Stand for parental rights”
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Law, crime and courts

Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
“Defend the Second Amendment”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
“Protect the unborn”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
“In Congress, he'll bring that same results-first approach to lowering costs for working families, cutting waste and fraud in Washington, and bringing good jobs back home.”
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“America needs to start building and producing again. I’ll fight for American energy, manufacturing, skilled trades, and policies that reward productivity over dependency. Strong nations depend on strong industries, good-paying jobs, and leaders who understand the real economy.”
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“Support job creators and economic growth”
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Immigrant and guest workers ›
  • Keep immigration from undercutting American workers' wages and jobs
“Put American workers and citizens first”
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Trade

Other things the site says about trade (1)
“Reduce dependence on foreign resources”
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Defense and veterans

Other things the site says about defense and veterans (1)
“Honor and support veterans”
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