

Kevin D. Bratcher
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin D. Bratcher
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 29
Incumbent
Yes
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
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2021-2022
77%
2021
91%, 75% (cum.)†
2015
29%, 48% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|100%
2021-2022
|77%
2021
|91%, 75% (cum.)†
2015
|29%, 48% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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