Matt Lockett

Republican | Kentucky

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Candidate Profile

Uncontested

BIOGRAPHY

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

Family Wealth Group, Financial Advisor, 2021-present

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party of Jessamine County, Chairman, Immanuel Baptist Church

Teacher / Leader / Volunteer, National Alzheimer's Association, Ambassador

Americans for Prosperity, Volunteer, Jessamine County Schools

Volunteer, God's Pantry, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2021-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative, 2012

U.S. Representative, 2010

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2021

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92%, 92% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

KY Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Chad McCoy (2020)

David W. Osborne (2020)

Ken Upchurch (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2012)

Republican Women's Organizations (2012)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Voting pro-life has been a privilege of mine and I will continue to vote to defend the rights of unborn children. Abortion is taking the life of child.

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

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers should not receive any taxpayer funds whatsoever.

Do you support the proposed Yes for Life amendment to the Kentucky Constitution, which makes clear that there is no state constitutional right to abortion?

Yes

I was happy to vote in favor of this Amendment to the KY Constitution in the General Assembly

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?

We should move from an income-based tax system, such as the income tax, to a more consumption-based tax system.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Did not answer

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.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances should government be able to close churches. I voted in favor of the "Church is Essential" Act.


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. I do believe that outside of Medicaid and Medicare, taxpayer funded insurance is not necessary. Medicaid and Medicare, however, should remain available.

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

None.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

We must stop the flow of illegal immigrants into this country. If a person would like to immigrate to the United States, he/she must go through the appropriate legal avenues to do so.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Did not answer


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

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

Strongly Disagree

I introduced legislation this session to eliminate the promotion of CRT, bigotry and revisionist history in our public schools. I disagree with the Marxist teachings of Critical Race Theory and do not believe our tax dollars should be used to fund this teaching in K-12 or post-secondary institutions.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and a believer in Jesus. My relationship with God is the most important thing in my life as I strive daily to live for Him.

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

Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

A photo ID should be mandatory to vote.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly 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.

A. Stricter environmental laws have not been proven to help the environment. These regulations eliminate jobs and severely hurt the economy.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

My voting record, so far, exemplifies who I am as a legislator. I'm a conservative pro-life Christian. That's how I vote and that's how I legislate. My goal is to leave my district and state better than before. I will always stand up for life, our Constitution, job creation and economic development.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No

The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.

Strongly Agree

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