Richard White

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Richard White


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 99


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Richard White websitesRichard White phones Richard White emailFacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

University of Santa Monica, California

National Hardwood Lumber Inspection School

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Bluegrass International Trade Association, Member, Forest Industry Prod. Dev. Advisory Com. MSU

Member, Mountain Missions Development Corporation, Board Member

Advisory Committee on Lumber and Wood Products, Former Member, Central Committee, Kentucky Republican Party

Former Member, Kentucky District Export Council, Former Member

Kentucky Forest Industry Association, Former Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, Current

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Kentucky Senate, 2008

Kentucky Senate, 1992

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2021

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77%, 77% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)

*Freedoms Heritage Forum

*Commonwealth Policy Center

OTHER (2)

*Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police

*Kentucky Chamber PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Alice Forgy Kerr (2010)

Andy Barr (2013)

Hal Rogers (2014)

John Sidney McCain (2008)

Kenneth L. "Ken" Kearns II (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Bluegrass Committee (2022)

Chad McCoy (2020)

Damon Thayer (2020)

David W. Osborne (2020)

Help America's Leaders PAC (2008)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2020)

Rocky Adkins (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I don't believe there are any circumstances in which abortion should be allowed. A life is a life and it is sacred in God's eyes.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We should make fewer distinctions across economic activities and personal characteristics. Taxes should be imposed on a broad base at relatively low rates that do not vary by income source or expenditure type.

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

Government waste should be reduced which covers a lot.

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 the government be able to close churches.


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.

B

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

Under no circumstances.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

We need to increase efforts to strengthen law enforcement and judicial capabilities, expand aviation and border security, deepen global information sharing, counter-terrorist financing, improve crisis response, and counter violent extremism

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.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Any law-abiding citizen who follows our rules for citizenship, I am against allowing people to illegally cross the border. I am against open borders.


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.

Disagree


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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God and I am a Christian. I believe in his word and his laws.

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

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In Kentucky, I think we are fine since we instated photo identification.


EQUALITY

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

I don't feel that is a threat to domestic security in the US. I personally haven't witnessed it.

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

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

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to make laws for guidance. And, keep our society going in direction of growth.

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).

Nothing other than public event speaking

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 legislative priorities include less government involvement and less government spending which includes not giving money to allow people to stay home and not work. I also fully support our constitutional rights. I work hard to support everybody regardless of their political affiliations.


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?

Mentally unstable individuals should have restrictions.

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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