Matthew Wynn
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Wynn
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 29
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
St. Catharines College, Springfield, N/A, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Corporal, 4
Army National Guard, Sergeant, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Harlan County Veterans Organization, Founder, Kildav Community Church
Member, Harlan Little League, Board of directors
GoforthForKy campaign, Team member, Harlan County Republican Party
Committee member, Yocum Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Magistrate/Harlan County, 2010
Race
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
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I strongly disagree with a woman having an abortion. An abortion is just as elective as a facelift or a “nose job.” However, if an incestual occurs, the woman should have the option to have an abortion.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce all non essential personnel positions that have been created by former administrations.
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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
In my opinion, the separation of church and state is used too often without restrictions and is widely framed. I believe the separation of church and state is to restrict a church or religious organization from receiving an “offering” to contribute to a political party or candidate to further their agenda.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
No response.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is willing to give up their way of life and go through the legal process of becoming a citizen, should be allowed to do so.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian. I believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life and ultimately gave his life freely on the cross at Calvary, was resurrected and lives today so that we can have eternal life with him in Heaven!
ABOUT YOU
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record as a conservative in state and national elections.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experiences in the Marine Corps and Army’s leadership programs and real world operations during combat and other operations have prepared me to lead under any circumstances.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I pledge to the people that I will not support any legislation to raise taxes and to conduct myself in the most honorable way possible!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There’s plenty of restrictions now. Enforce the existing laws and there’s no need for further restrictions.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Strengthening child welfare laws. 2. Improve the family court system ensuring each county has a family court judge as already stated in the Kentucky Constitution. 3. Strengthening our second amendment by eliminating certain gun free zones.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes! As long as division is taught at home, domestic security will be an issue.
