
Mark Polston
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Polston
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 83
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Somerset Community College, Somerset, KY, Associates, 1982
Campbellsville College, Campbellsville, KY, Bachelors, 1984
IU - McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, IN, J.D., 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Office of the Attorney General, Deputy, 1996-2005
Mark F. Polston Attorney, Solo Practicioner, 2005-2009
Dean Stewart Law Office, Associate, 2009-2010
AFFILIATIONS
General Association of Separate Baptists In Christ, Clerk, General Association of Separate Baptists In Christ
Moderator, South Kentucky Association of Separate Baptists, Pastor - Multiple Churches (Currently Calvary)
Central Indiana Association of Separate Baptistis, Pastor - Edinburgh Separate Baptist, Northeast Florida Association of Separate Baptists
Pastor -Harmony Separate Baptist
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Kentucky State Senate, 2012
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)
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 am pro-life. I do not support abortion on demand.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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?
All programs should be evaluated for waste and be reduced accordingly.
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?
The state should not involve itself in the affairs of the 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?
We currently have medicaid and medicare programs available on the federal level to provide for elderly and indigent care. I believe these programs should be continued with vigorous oversight and stringent guidlines. Non-profit private programs to care for lower income individuals and families who do not meet medicaid guidelines should be encouraged. The current coronavirus pandemic reveals the need for all people to have access to coronavirus testing and treatment. I agree with President Trump that this situation is a public health crisis. I also agree with proposed federal legislation that makes testing free for everyone.
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?
Those who comport with the law of the U.S. and comply with the requirements for citizenship should be allowed to immigrate here.
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 am a born again Christian. I believe in the authority of the bible and that it is the inspired word of God. I believe it is the only safe rule of faith pracitce and that its directives give us guidance in all aspects of our private and public life.
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.
Mark F. Polston page on Facebook markpolston.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a law degree and am a practicing attorney with 25 years of experience. I also am a pastor with 42 years of ministry experience. I've assisted countless individuals and families with their personal needs both through my ministry and law practice.
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 will be a voice for all the citizens of my district. I will take our shared values to Frankfort and work to assure that the laws of the Commonwealth reflect those values.
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 Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current state and federal laws prohibit gun ownership by violent offenders and those with diagnosed and verifiable mental illness. Those laws should be enforced. Generally, any additional laws prohibiting gun ownership must be avoided.
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. Abolish abortion on demand 2. Economic and insfrastructure development for my district 3. Opiod abuse eradication and rehabilitation
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
"All men are created equal..." was penned by Thomas Jefferson and is part of the Declaration of Independence. I believe these words are still true. We must protect the rights of our citizenry regardless of the color of their skin.
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