
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
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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