Kevin D. Bratcher

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kevin D. Bratcher


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 29


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Kevin D. Bratcher websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach FLA, BS, 1993

Webster University, St Louis, MO, Masters, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, E5, 6

Local Tech School, Education Supervisor, 19

AFFILIATIONS

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

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 (3)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)

*Freedoms Heritage Forum

OTHER (2)

*Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police

*Kentucky Chamber PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (40)

Bob DeWeese (2006)

Brandon Reed (2016)

Chad McCoy (2017)

Chris Fugate (2016)

Creating Opportunities, Markets and Enthusiam in Rural Kentucky (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)

Bluegrass Committee (2022)

BrettPac (2014)

Citizens for Affordable Healthcare (2014)

Dan "Malano" Seum (2017)

David W. Osborne (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Better Schools Kentucky (2010)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2008)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2008)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2010)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Health of mother, possible situations of rape and incest.

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

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

State income tax eliminated

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

Welfare for abled body that can work.

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Only if all businesses must be closed


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?

Never


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strong military and response

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?

Documented immigrants thst follow all laws.


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.

Agree


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 Christ is my savior from sin. Baptist

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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?

Kentucky has safe electionssat this time.


EQUALITY

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

Real racism is a horroble thing.

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?

To enforce the constitution and laws legally established by the legislature.

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

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

https://youtu.be/-tbGalEQmTI

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 want to build a better Kentucky for our families to live, work and grow.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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?

Very little

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?

Yes

I believe regulated sports betting is ok.

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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