Robert Goforth

Republican | Kentucky

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Robert Goforth — State Rep., Dist. 89 (Kentucky Primary | June 23, 2020) Robert Goforth — Governor (Kentucky Primary | May 21, 2019)
State Rep., Dist. 89 Kentucky General | November 3, 2020
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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA, PharmD., 2005

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Army, Combat Engineer

AFFILIATIONS

Project DARIS, Co-Founder

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Kentucky State Representative, 89th District, 2.5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Governor of Kentucky, 2019

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

LIBERAL (1)

Kentucky Educators' PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)

Daniel Cameron (2019)

Danny R. Bentley (2017)

Donald Trump (2016)

Help America's Leaders PAC (2017)

Ken Upchurch (2007)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Albert Robinson (2018)

Bluegrass Committee (2018)

James A. Tipton (2018)

Kevin D. Bratcher (2018)

Republican Women's Organizations (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

Jim Gooch, Jr. (2018)

Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None. I am 100% pro-life.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Neutral

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

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

Waste, fraud, and abuse to start.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

To me, it means freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. Judeo-Christian principles undergird our government.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I support our rural hospitals and county health departments.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

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

Legal immigrants who have gone through the proper channels.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ, who I believe is the truth, the light, and the way to salvation for me and for everyone.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

My voting record as a state representative is fully available at legislature.ky.gov.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

As a Pharmacist, small businessperson, Army veteran, and State Representative, I believe I have what it takes to do the job.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have worked hard to represent my constituents since being elected in February 2018, and I'm asking for a third term so that I can continue to be the conservative Republican voice that best reflects the values of the people of the 89th House District in Frankfort.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

I believe we need less, not more restrictions when it comes to gun rights, and have both sponsored and supported legislation to do so.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Transportation, Education, Economic Development

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

I believe the Constitution protects everyone and that all citizens should be treated equally.

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