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Name:	Gary Starns
Age:	47
Office sought:	House District 25
Political party/date registered:	Democrat / NA
Campaign Web site:	None
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? lifetime resident

Previous political races and outcome:
County Commission 1999-present

Previous political service:
County Commission 1999-present

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
Byng High School 1978

(for OK state House and Senate races only)

1. What are the top three issues in your district?
1. Water 2. Cost of fuel 3. Education 4. Roads and Bridges 5. Health insurance

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?
No, I don't feel we can stand more tax cuts without having money to subsidize where the cuts are coming from

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Okla. legislature passed a law that much address immigration but federal court has put a stay on it and federal government needs to address these issues first

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
Our elections offices already check to see if you are registered voter.So I feel we already have checks and balances.

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
No. I feel that an elected official should be accountable for decisions made when taking a life.

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