Daniel A. Fister

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Daniel A. Fister


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 56


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Ky, BBA, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Central Ky Right to Life, Board Member, Woodford Co. Republican Party

Chairman, Knights of Columbus, Trustee, Grand Knight - 3 terms

Bluegrass Sportsman’s League, Pres - 5 terms, Treas - 2 terms, BOD - 18 years, League of Ky Sportsmen

Board of Directors - 2 terms, Ky Land Heritage Fund Board, Board Member

Friends of NRA, Committee Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2021 2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative, 2018

State Representative, 2016

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

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

KY Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Gary D. McCollum (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (26)

Bill Polyniak (2020)

Bluegrass Committee (2018)

Calen Studler (2018)

Chad McCoy (2020)

David W. Osborne (2020)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother.

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 proudly worked and supported the House Bill that put this amendment on the ballot and a copy of that Bill is hung on the wall in my office.

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

Strongly Disagree

I believe life is precious from conception to natural death.


ECONOMY

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

I have worked for many years to move Kentucky away from an “income” based tax and to a “consumption” based tax. I am proud to say that we were successful in starting that transition during the 2022 regular session and Kentuckians will receive their first 1/2 percent reduction in the state personal income tax in January with more to follow until the current 5% tax is reduced to zero. I will continue to advocate for our taxpayers and work to make Kentucky more competitive with our neighbor states.

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

Kentucky, unlike the Federal Government, can’t print money and spend more than we take in. I’m proud of the savings we have been able to find and the increase in our budget surplus account. This surplus has allowed us to reduce the tax burden on our citizens and has given us the leverage to bring investment to Kentucky. I look forward to cutting waist and spending our taxpayer dollars responsibly for many years to come.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under the House Bill 43 that I helped get passed during the 2022 Session, churches are “essential” and can not be closed during an emergency and it prevents a government agency from banning religious services.


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.

The scope of your question is well beyond the purview of a state legislator.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

We addressed this question in recent legislation


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Again, this question is beyond the purview of a state legislator.

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.

Choose not to answer

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.


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.

Strongly Agree

I have been a long time advocate of school choice in Kentucky and have supported several Bills to that end.


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 am Catholic.

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

Strongly Agree

My wife and I celebrated 44 years of marriage this June.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

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

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly 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.

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

This question is beyond to purview of a state legislator.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to provide services that are better done in a collective nature such as police and fire protection.

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?

Very Conservative

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

My voting record in the Ky House of Representatives

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 am a pro-God, pro-life, pro-constitution individual who believes in smaller government and limited restrictions on individuals and businesses. When re-elected I will continue to work to this end and help to support family values.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

As a life long supporter of the 2nd Amendment I believe any restrictions on gun ownership must be adjudicated on a case by case basis.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No

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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