
Kenny Imes
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kenny Imes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2015
Election
Primary
Race
Treasurer
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Murray State University, Murray
WORK & MILITARY
Funeral Director, Owner, 46
Farmer, Owner, 55
Business Develoment, Owner/State Regional Mgr, 44
Rental Property, Owner, 30
AFFILIATIONS
Hardin Baptist Church, Member, Life House
Volunteer, Murray Rotary Club, Member
NRA, Member, Calloway County Republican Party
Member, Kentucky Right to Life, Volunteer
Murray-Calloway Co. EDC, Member, Murray-Calloway Co Chamber of Commerce
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ky 5th District State Representative, 11
Cabinet Dep. Sec'y & Commissioner, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
67%
2015
50%, 64%†
2016
60%, 63%†
2015
|50%, 64%†
2016
|60%, 63%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Freedoms Heritage Forum State PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ret.State Senator - Dr. Ken Winters
State Senator Stan Humphries
As State Representative - NRA
As State Representative - Ky Right to Life
As State Representative - Commonwealth Policy Cent
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Daniel B. Elliott
Diane St. Onge
James R. Comer Jr.
Kevin D. Bratcher
Kim King
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Bluegrass Committee
Brad Montell
Damon Thayer
Diane St. Onge
GOPAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Fitz Steele
Jody Richards
Steve Beshear
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
2. Religious freedom is our most foundational freedom and deserves added protection in our state and federal constitutions.
Strongly Agree
3. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
4. There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Strongly Disagree
5. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
6. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
7. Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
8. The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
9. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
10. More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
11. Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
12. The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
13. Capital punishment should not be allowed for any reason.
Strongly Disagree
14. Our state should allow charter schools.
Strongly Agree
15. Our state should allow the growth and production of industrial hemp, which is very similar to marijuana.
Strongly Agree
16. Our state should allow casino gambling.
Disagree
17. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
God given intelligence and common sense.
18. Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the mother's life is at stake.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a sovereign God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who is active in the affairs of mankind and who is the Creator and Sustainer of all life. I believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I believe in the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
20. Phone number for voters to reach you (for publication)
270-753-3113
21. E-mail address for voters to reach you (for publication)
kenny@imes.us
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