Steven Rudy

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steven Rudy


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Steven Rudy websites X

EDUCATION

Murray State University, Murray, KY, MS, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Concord United Methodist, Member, Easter Seals West Kentucky

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 18

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

Commonwealth Policy Center

*Freedoms Heritage Forum

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Rand Paul

OTHER (2)

Associated General Contractors of Kentucky

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

Addia Wuchner (2012)

Alecia Webb Edgington (2007)

Bart Rowland (2012)

James Comer Jr. (2014)

John "Bam" Carney (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)

Addia Wuchner (2006)

Bart Rowland (2016)

Bluegrass Committee (2018)

Bob DeWeese (2010)

Citizens for Affordable Healthcare (2008)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2010)

Kentucky Educators Political Action Committee (2006)

Kentucky Justice Association (2018)

Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2008)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2012)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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

Strongly Agree

Do you support the proposed Yes for Life amendment to the Kentucky Constitution, which makes clear that there is no state constitutional right to abortion?

Yes

I strongly support the amendment and played a major role in the legislation putting it on the ballot for Kentucky voters.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Lower personal income taxes with the goal eliminating Kentucky's state income tax.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I’ve played major role in the last several budgets. Before the 2024 Budget session I plan on working with the budget committee to take a closer look at the budgets of all agencies in state government. I fully anticipate we will find plenty of areas to reduce spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

The government should not mandate COVID-19 vaccines. Religious provisions should always be taken into account by employers.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Increase border security and refugee vetting.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

The federal government should overhaul our immigration system while ensuring that the needs of American citizens always come first.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Neutral


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe Jesus is the way. I’m a Christian

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


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I think in Kentucky we do elections right with strong election security measures, like requiring a photo identification to vote. The Kentucky General Assembly should always work to make elections secure.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism is bad and inherently evil

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

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Defend our communities, sovereignty, and borders

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I have a strong conservative voting record in the General Assembly and have repeatedly been endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, the National Rifle Association, and other conservative groups.

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

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I have a strong conservative voting record and will work tirelessly to enact conservative policies.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No additional restrictions are necessary; we must protect the Second Amendment.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No

The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.

Strongly Agree

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