Kay Kirkpatrick

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kay Kirkpatrick


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 32


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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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, 7

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Governor Brian Kemp, Sheriff Frank Reynold, Lt Governor Burt Jones, all Republican State Senators

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (33)

Nikki Haley (2023)

Richard Dean "Rich" McCormick (2023)

Republican Women's Organizations (2022)

WinRed (2022)

Young Republican National Federation (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (48)

Advance Georgia (2022)

Butch Miller (2022)

Common Values PAC (2022)

Georgia Better Government Fund (2022)

Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

David Scott (2015)

John J. Barrow (2013)

Ron Wyden (2010)

Carl Levin (2008)

Steny Hoyer (2006)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Barnes Law Group (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

In 2022, Kay Kirkpatrick received CPAC's Award for Conservative Excellence.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

rape, incest, life of the mother

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Raising the minimum wage can cause businesses to cut hours or decrease staffing.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Natural disasters that make the facility unsafe

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

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

For standard diseases such as polio, smallpox, measles, etc. But there should be an opt-out


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

They are our closest ally.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly 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.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe in the Great Commission.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Race issues certainly cause a lot of division in our country. I want us to get to a point where people are judged on their character rather than skin color.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

It depends. The environment is important to protect in ways that make common sense. But forcing wrong-headed ideas about getting rid of gas-powered vehicles is not the answer.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Combination of energy sources is vital. They all have their limitations.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the borders and defend citizens from foreign threats.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

People who have been convicted of crimes or domestic violence should not have guns.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

It depends on the school district and the teacher.

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