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U.S. Senator
Daniel Okafor
Sample candidate. State senator for eight years and former public school teacher.
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Scores by category
- Dignity of Life70% voting record, 30% platform83
Record 100 · Platform 43
- Marriage & FamilyVoting record only0
- Religious LibertyVoting record only0
- Care for the PoorVoting record only100
- Immigration & Borders70% voting record, 30% platform93
Record 100 · Platform 75
- Care for CreationVoting record only100
- EducationVoting record only0
- Peace & JusticeVoting record only100
Voting record
Counts for 70% of each category score when a platform is also available.
Voted Yes on HB 104: Second Chance Sentencing Act
Consistent with Church teaching
Punishment should help the offender reform (CCC ¶2266).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Matthew 25:36
- Church teaching
- USCCB, Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration (2000)
Voted Yes on HB 117: Clean Air Near Schools Act
Consistent with Church teaching
Care for creation includes protecting the poor from pollution (Laudato Si' ¶20).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Genesis 2:15
- Church teaching
- Pope Francis, Laudato Si' ¶139
Voted Yes on HB 83: Refugee Family Resettlement Act
Consistent with Church teaching
Nations should welcome the foreigner as far as they are able (CCC ¶2241).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Leviticus 19:33-34
- Church teaching
- Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti ¶129
Voted No on HB 131: Border Security Support Act
Left to conscience: Church teaching doesn't favor either side here, so this is shown but not scored.
Nations have the right to secure their borders (CCC ¶2241). How much to spend on enforcement is a prudential judgment.
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Romans 13:1
- Church teaching
- Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church ¶298
Voted No on SB 140: Constitutional Carry Act
Left to conscience: Church teaching doesn't favor either side here, so this is shown but not scored.
Legitimate defense is a right and can be a grave duty (CCC ¶2263–2265). Permit rules for carrying firearms are a prudential judgment.
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Exodus 22:1
- Church teaching
- St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae II-II, q. 64, a. 7
Voted No on SB 12: Medical Aid in Dying Act
Consistent with Church teaching
Assisted suicide is contrary to the dignity of the person (CCC ¶2277, ¶2282).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Exodus 20:13
- Church teaching
- St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae ¶65
- Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Samaritanus Bonus (2020)
Voted No on SB 30: Education Savings Accounts Act
In conflict with Church teaching
Parents have the right to choose a school for their children (CCC ¶2229).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Proverbs 22:6
- Church teaching
- Second Vatican Council, Gravissimum Educationis ¶6
Voted No on SB 71: Religious Freedom Restoration Act
In conflict with Church teaching
Religious freedom is a basic human right (Dignitatis Humanae ¶2).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Matthew 22:21
- Church teaching
- Second Vatican Council, Dignitatis Humanae ¶4
Voted Yes on HB 58: Working Families Tax Credit
Consistent with Church teaching
Workers should be able to support a family (CCC ¶2434).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- James 5:4
- Church teaching
- Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum (on the just wage)
Voted No on SB 95: Parental Notification Act
In conflict with Church teaching
Parents have the right and duty to care for their children (CCC ¶2221).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Ephesians 6:4
- Church teaching
- St. John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio ¶36
Sponsored SB 44: Death Penalty Repeal Act
Consistent with Church teaching
The Church works for the end of the death penalty (CCC ¶2267).
Scripture, Catechism, and Church teaching
- Scripture
- Ezekiel 33:11
- Church teaching
- Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti ¶263
Platform and public statements
Counts for 30% of each category score when a voting record is also available.
Supports a federal right to abortion.
In conflict with Church teaching
Campaign website
Supports a path to citizenship for long-time residents and ending family detention.
Partly consistent with Church teaching
Campaign website
Says he opposes assisted suicide because it puts the elderly and disabled at risk.
Consistent with Church teaching
“I worry about the pressure this puts on the most vulnerable.” — Public statement
Last updated October 28, 2026
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