Chris Freeland

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chris Freeland


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Murray State University, Murray, Masters, 1996

Murray State University, Murray, Bachelor, 1993

Marshall County High School, Benton, Diploma, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Benton Lions Club, Former President and active member, Church of Christ

Member, Kentucky Broadcasters Association, Former board member and current member

Marshall County Chamber, Member, Calvert City Nursing and Rehab

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Benton City Council, 2008-2016

Ky State Representative, 2019—

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRTL)

Freedoms Heritage Forum

Commonwealth Policy Center

OTHER (1)

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Walker Thomas (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

Phillip Wheeler Charles Phillip Wheeler (2019)

Danny Carroll (2017)

Richard Heath (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Mary Beth Imes (2020)

Richard Heath (2020)

Creating Opportunities, Markets and Enthusiam in Rural Kentucky PAC (2018)

GOPAC (2018)

John "Bam" Carney (2018)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

The only exception would be if the mother's life is in danger.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

The First Amendment and Free Exercise Clause protects the right of citizens to practice their religion as they choose.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Yes! Israel is the only democratic nation in the entire Middle East and has long been a trusted and true ally of the U.S.


HEALTHCARE

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

I don't support Covid vaccine mandates in any form whatsoever.

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


ECONOMY

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

No

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I think it works well for a person entering the workforce.

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

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

I support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s General Assembly to set up a school choice program to allow dollars to follow children to the school of their choice.

Agree


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?

I don't support any additional restrictions.

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

Choose not to answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Roads and bridges, public protection, protect individual rights and liberties and provide educational opportunities for citizens.

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

No

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

No

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


VALUES

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Parental rights are a fundamental right, and parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian who believes God has a plan and a purpose for my life.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree


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.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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.

Strongly Agree

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Strongly Disagree

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

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Coal, natural gas, nuclear

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.

C

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