

Mark Hart
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Hart
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 78
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lexington Fire Academy, Lexington, KY, Diploma, 1999
Northern KY University, Highland Heights, KY, BS, 1993
Pendleton Memorial High, Falmouth, KY, Enrichment Diploma, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
KY Army National Guard, Specialist, 1994-2003
AFFILIATIONS
Falmouth Christian Church, Elder, Chairman of the Board, Pendleton Cty Republican Party
Chairman, Executive Board member, Melvin Hart Memorial Toy Drive, Chairman
Pendleton Cty Search and Rescue, Inc., Board Member, Asst. Chief, Masonic Lodge
Master Mason, American Ledgion Post 109, Member
National Eagle Scout Association, Member, Kincaid Regional Theater Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor of Falmouth, KY, 2010-2014
Falmouth City Council Member, 2003-2009
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Magistrate, Pendleton Cty Fiscal Court, 2007
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Commonwealth Policy Center
Freedoms Heritage Forum State/Federal PAC
Kentucky Right to Life Political Action Committee
Northern Kentucky Right to Life PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Lexington Local 526, IAFF
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Adam Koenig
Brian Linder
David W. Osborne
GOPAC
Jim DeCesare
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Strongly Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Neutral
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founders knew that people can be weak and corrupt. They wanted a government that ensured not one man or branch of government had absolute power. The separation of powers ensured this. They learned through history that an Aristocracy and Monarchy can fall. They believed a mixed form of government was the best form of government. Patrick Henry wrote, "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government."
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founders knew that people can be weak and corrupt. They wanted a government that ensured not one man or branch of government had absolute power. The separation of powers ensured this. They learned through history that an Aristocracy and Monarchy can fall. They believed a mixed form of government was the best form of government. Patrick Henry wrote, "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government."
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
GOD Voters Constitution Supreme Court and Congress are equals (Congress establishes the laws and the Supreme Court interprets the laws in reference to the Constitution. The Supreme Court can not legislate from the bench.)
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
GOD Voters Constitution Supreme Court and Congress are equals (Congress establishes the laws and the Supreme Court interprets the laws in reference to the Constitution. The Supreme Court can not legislate from the bench.)
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe in God and that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I believe in the Bible. I believe it was written by persons inspired by God. I believe God divinely guided their hand while writing it. I believe in family and the value of the traditional family unit. I have gained all my moral understandings and values through the Judeo-Christian teachings of my faith through my family and my church. Although, I am a sinner, I strive everyday to live the way Jesus Christ has taught us. Also, I believe that every living creature is deserving of God's Grace and the love he has for all mankind.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe in God and that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I believe in the Bible. I believe it was written by persons inspired by God. I believe God divinely guided their hand while writing it. I believe in family and the value of the traditional family unit. I have gained all my moral understandings and values through the Judeo-Christian teachings of my faith through my family and my church. Although, I am a sinner, I strive everyday to live the way Jesus Christ has taught us. Also, I believe that every living creature is deserving of God's Grace and the love he has for all mankind.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I believe in my heart I am a conservative. Also, I believe that it is not my job to defend my answer. I believe it is the individual voter's responsibility to decide whether or not I am a conservative. The voters can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or view my website and learn my positions and what I am about and decide this for themselves.
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I believe in my heart I am a conservative. Also, I believe that it is not my job to defend my answer. I believe it is the individual voter's responsibility to decide whether or not I am a conservative. The voters can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or view my website and learn my positions and what I am about and decide this for themselves.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
markhartforstaterep@gmail.com (859) 654 - Hart (4278)
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
markhartforstaterep@gmail.com (859) 654 - Hart (4278)
Additional comment from candidate:
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