Richard Heath

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Richard Heath


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Richard Heath websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Murray State University, Murray KY, Masters, 89

Murray State University, Murray KY, BS, 84

WORK & MILITARY

Heath Buildings Material, Business Owner, 2000

Graves County CO-OP, Manager, 1987

Farming, Owner, 1974

AFFILIATIONS

NRA, Member, Hope for Life

Contributor, Rotary Club, Member

Trace Creek Baptist Church, Member, National Frame Builders Assoc.

Member, Home Builders Assoc., Member

BBB, Member, NFIB

Member, Graves County Republican Party, Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep District 2, 2023

State Rep District 2, 2012

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Commissioner of Agriculture, 2015

Commissioner of Agriculture, 2023

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRTL)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

Kenny Imes (2022)

Sal Santoro (2022)

Walker Thomas (2022)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)

Bluegrass Committee (2022)

Creating Opportunities, Markets and Enthusiam in Rural Kentucky (2018)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

Ryans Bivens (2018)

State Republican Party Organizations (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jim Gooch, Jr. (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Kentcky Family Foundation Scorecard

Richard Heath participated in a KET debate for State Treasurer on 4/24/2023. Commissioner of Agriculture candidate debate starts at 43:10. Note that his opponent, Jonathan Shell, did not appear.*

*Debate occurred after the voter guide was published and was not considered in candidate evaluation.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


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


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Yes, The Lord will protect those who stand with Israel. They are God's chosen people


HEALTHCARE

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

none

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.

C


ECONOMY

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Let the free market set the minimum wage.

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

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Did not answer


EDUCATION

I support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s General Assembly to set up a school choice program to allow dollars to follow children to the school of their choice.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I like the gun laws that are on Kentucky' books

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Public safety, infastructure,schools

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

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

No

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?

Conservative


VALUES

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

Disagree

Parental rights are a fundamental right, and parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

The candidate requested this statement be added: "I meant to say, Strongly Agree."

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

The candidate requested this statement be added: "I meant to say, Strongly Agree."

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

The Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I am a child of God

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

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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.

Strongly Agree

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Strongly Disagree

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

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Fossill fules and Nuclear

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

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