Matt Lockett
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Lockett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Master of Divinity, 1998
Murray State University, Murray, Bachelor of Science, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Thrivent Financial, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones, Financial Advisor
KY Department of Insurance, Director
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party of Jessamine County, Chairman, Immanuel Baptist Church
Teacher / Leader / Volunteer, National Alzheimer's Association, Ambassador
Americans for Prosperity, Volunteer, Jessamine Co. Schools
Volunteer, God's Pantry, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2012
U.S. Representative, 2010
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
KY Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2012)
Republican Women's Organizations (2012)
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?
None. Life is a gift from God at conception.
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?
The majority of our state and federal budget is spent on social programs. We can make all of the cuts that we want, including discretionary funds, but unless we make the difficult decisions of cutting some of these social program expenditures, we will never balance the budget.
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?
According to the framers of the Constitution, separation of church and state refers to the state not being allowed to interfere in matters of the church. It does not imply, however, that the church cannot be involved in the state by advocating for policy positions and helping to elect candidates that would further the agenda set forth by the local church.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare is adequate, affordable and accessible for all when we allow free enterprise to operate. The private sector will always perform better and be more efficient than the government. This is no different with our healthcare system. We have seen through the Affordable Care Act that government only makes healthcare less efficient, more costly and provides a lower standard of care when it gets involved.
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?
One of the hallmarks of the United States is that we accept immigrants from around the world. However, this does not mean that we have open borders. We have immigration laws and those laws must be followed by everyone that wishes to migrate to the United States. We should not allow immigrants from areas known for sponsoring terrorist groups or floods (caravans) of migrants from our Southern border coming in to take advantage of social programs.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus came to this earth and died for all of mankind as a redemption for our sin. He is the only way for someone to get to heaven. Because of this, it is our responsibility as His followers to take this message to the world and live in such a way that others will follow. We should love our neighbor and treat others the way we want to be treated.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.lockett4ky.com Matt Lockett for State Representative Facebook page My personal Facebook page.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am currently the Chairman of the Jessamine County Republican Party and have worked tirelessly to elect conservative Republicans at the local and state level. I have good relationships with many elected officials, including the General Assembly and can immediately have an impact on legislation. In addition, I currently hold a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. As a financial advisor, I work every day to ensure my clients are on sound financial footing and prepared for their future. I believe our state government could use that help as well.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO, I have not.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
First, I am a Christian, saved by God's grace. Second, I am an avid Trump Republican. I support our President and his policies.
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?
I believe that we need less restrictions on gun ownership, not more.
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. Education scholarships or vouchers 2. Pro-Life measures / abortion restrictions 3. Economic growth incentives
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We have seen over the last several years instances of where racism has been an existential threat to our domestic security. However, I do not believe that we can point to one particular group or race over the other as being the main perpetrator of racism. We must all come together and condemn racism and treat it as the evil that it is.
