

Kay Kirkpatrick
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kay Kirkpatrick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 32
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, BS, 1976
University of Louisville, Louisville, MD, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
Georgia State Defense Force, Captain, 1
orthopedic surgeon, MD, 35 years
AFFILIATIONS
East Cobb Rotary, Resurgens Charitable Foundation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senate, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2020
88%
2021
96%, 70% (cum.)†
2019
70%
2021
|96%, 70% (cum.)†
2019
|70%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
|69%
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (25)
Austin Scott (2014)
Betty Price (2018)
Bob Corker (2006)
Brad Raffensperger (2018)
Casey Cagle Lowell Stacy "Casey" Cagle (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (18)
Ben Watson (2018)
Butch Miller (2022)
Dean Burke (2018)
Deborah Silcox (2017)
Frank Ginn (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Carl Levin (2008)
John J. Barrow (2013)
Ron Wyden (2010)
Steny Hoyer (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
life of the mother, rape, incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
simplify and flatten the tax code
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
everything except defense. Zero-based budgeting for agencies
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.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government should not require, private businesses should make their own decisions
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Identify sources of radicalization, especially among young people.
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People applying for immigration should be thoroughly vetted and should come here subject to our laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
Obviously the Supreme Court has already ruled on this.
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 a Methodist and live my life by the Golden Rule. Honesty and integrity are important to me.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Secure ballots with a solid chain of custody. Keep voter registration lists up-to-date and require ID for voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We need to reach a point where we treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless or race or ethnicity.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
There must be a balance between business and protecting the public.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the citizens and keep them safe and to give a legal framework for the country.
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?
Conservative
I believe in freedom and a limited role for government.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Received an award from CPAC for my solid conservative voting record.
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 physician and work on healthcare and insurance issues. I am Chair of our Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security committee and work daily to look out for our people in uniform. I like solving problems with policy and have a track record of getting things done.
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?
background checks for gun purchases
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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