

Jason Petrie
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jason Petrie
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH, JD, 1998
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, MA, 1995
Berea College, Berea, KY, BA, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Law Office of Jason Kelly Petrie, Attorney, 17
Commonwealth Attorney for Logan & Todd Counties, Attorney and Victim Advocate, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Elkton Baptist Church, Family Church, The Family Foundation of Kentucky
Contributor/Volunteer, Commonwealth Policy Center, Contributor/Volunteer
Todd County Republicans, Contributor/Volunteer, Todd County Community Alliance
Volunteer Attorney, Elkton Die Casting Technical & Community Center, I, Volunteer Attorney
Silver Triangle Main Street Corp (Non-Profit), Volunteer Attorney, Helping Hands Health Clinic
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative (16th District), 2014
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Commonwealth Policy Center
Freedoms Heritage Forum State/Federal PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
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
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.
Disagree
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
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.
Neutral
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Disagree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
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.
Neutral
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
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Neutral
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Human nature tends to pursue selfish interests, and political history is replete with such pursuits through "government" action at the expense of citizens. The Founders defined, limited and separated the powers in the Constitution so that the collective tendencies of each governmental body could not overpower the other and so each would be dependent partially on the other, thereby weakening the power of government against citizens.
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, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am unaware of any circumstances under which an abortion should be allowed. Rape, incest and risk of mother's life each present difficult and heart-wrenching emotional situations which are nearly without equal. However, my most examined thoughts and beliefs compel me to assert that a person exists at conception. A life at any stage is entitled to the rights and protections afforded by the Constitution. An unborn life is innocent of wrongdoing, and as such warrants protection under all circumstances.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs and values align mostly with Christians in the Southern Baptist denomination. I am a born-again Christian who struggles daily but also works to become a better disciple.
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.
My publicly available track record includes without limitation over twenty years of marriage, nearly eighteen years of practicing law, nearly fourteen years as a father, my life-long interactions with people, and my reputation.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
jason@jkplaw.net and 270-265-3163
Additional comment from candidate:
I want to serve the people of Logan, Todd and Warren counties as their state representative, and do so with integrity and commitment. Our Commonwealth has suffered for decades from failed liberal priorities and policies. Kentuckians have suffered the effects of the failures in their finances, education, health, services and the lack of trust in their legislative representatives. As state representative I will put Kentuckians first and put government to work for the people.
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