Andrew English

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andrew English


Party

Republican


Election Year

2019


Election

Primary


Race

Sec. of State


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, JD, 2010

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, MPP, 2010

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, MA, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, Lieutenant Commander, 2009-Present

AFFILIATIONS

American Legion, Member, VFW

Member, Knights of Columbus, Member

NRA, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

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.

Strongly 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?

None


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?

Cut tax and regulations to encourage job creation.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Cutting regulations and getting out of people's way.


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.

No Answer

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?

Make sure that we foster competition in the private sector.


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.

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?

This was to make sure government derives from the people not from dictatorship.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have a strong christian faith that is a part of who I am and why I am running for office.


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.

Please see our campaign page for more information. EnglishForKentucky.com

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

I received my undergraduate degree from from Hofstra Universtiy in Political Science and Communications. I hold a Masters Degree in Communication from Hofstra University. I also have a Law Degree and a Masters in Public Policy from the College of William & Mary. After law school I joined the US Navy and spent almost six years on active duty. I am now a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Reserve. For the past three years I was the General Counsel for the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. In that role I managed an office of over forty people and oversaw the legal issue for a Cabinet of 8000 people.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

EnglishForKentucky@gmail.com (502) 532-4006

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

We need a strong leader to rebuild the Secretary of State's Office and I know I am the right person for the job.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Agree

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

No Answer


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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