
Ike Lawrence
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ike Lawrence
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
U of Ky., Lexington, B of Ed., '78
WORK & MILITARY
Ky Real Estate Commission, Broker, 37
Greater Lexington Apt.Association, Member, 15
Lexington Landlord Association, Member, 15
AFFILIATIONS
Navy League of U.S. & Central Ky., Past National Director, Member/Recruitment Chair, Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition(BMAC)
Past Secretary, Board Member, Lexington Rotary, Past Chair-Retention
Historic Kentucky Theatre Remodel, Founder, Past Board Member, Historic Aylesford Neighborhood Assoc.
Past President, Shriners Neighborhood Association, Founder, Past President
Sayre High School Alumni Association, Founder, Past Board President, Lexington Squash Racquets Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Lexington Mayor, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
None/Too early
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
6 weeks.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Having the highest standards in our educational institutions and get fathers back in their homes. Rising tide raises all boats. Fathers and mothers and small family businesses teach trades and life skills,not government programs.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
None. Those that think so are only pandering for votes to stay-in-power. Small family businesses and mothers/fathers are the backbone teaching trades and of a strong local,state and US economy. Not government officials doling out taxpayer money and interrupting the free market system of 243 years.
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
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Many high risk citizens can't get affordable car and life insurance. Health insurance should be no different. Auto,home,life and health insurance are a privilege, not a guaranteed right. Be a good risk and citizen, and you will get low rates and access to health care.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
In breaking away from England's royal edicts,The Founders believed in checks and balances of our three branches of government, as well as freedom to choose your religion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Holy Trinity,the Father,the Son and the Holy Ghost of Man.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
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.
1-1-3. The only Formula to personal,family and financial success. One wife, one home, three children. Not 3-3-1.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
63 years as a paid last,self-employed real estate businessman who has provided for a stay-at-home wife and mother and helped raise three good/smart children and done many,many good works in my community. Time to take my talents to the next level.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
IkeLawrence55@gmail.com/859-351-2142
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I feel I am the new Tea Party/Republican front runner as I have fixed the most problems of Central Ky at the cheapest cost.(thus the royal tax on tea and why it was tossed overboard by the patriots). Gov.Bevin has proven to be a bigger spender than we thought. Nobody has tackled more tough issues as a volunteer than me. Time and Talent beats treasures every time and Tough-love is love twice-over. Vote Ike Lawrence for Ky. Governor come May 21 and you will see that 'my rising tide of high standards will raise all family boats'. I have done this in Central Ky for forty+ years.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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