

Ken Borton
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ken Borton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 105
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Diploma, 2017
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Gaylord E-Free Church, Lead Usher, Gaylord Rotary
Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Commissioner, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners
Right to Life of Michigan
OTHER (8)
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC
Great Lakes Education Project
*Humane Society Legislative Fund
Ken Bradstreet
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jim Stamas (2015)
Triston Cole (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Eileen Kowall (2020)
Hugh Crawford (2020)
Stamas Leadership PAC (2020)
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
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 control or run the church.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
I believe the free enterprise system and a good economy will provide adequate, affordable and accessible to all.
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?
An audit of the entire system would be required to see where cuts can be made.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone following our legal process to become a citizen of the United States.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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'm a life time member of the NRA. Law abiding adults should be able to own and carry a firearm for protection.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
I am not going into office with an agenda. The needs of my constituents will drive my decisions on legislation.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
My record, lifestyle and beliefs are all in line with conservative values.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Five term county commissioner. Three terms as chairman. Past president, Michigan Association of Counties. Past president, Northern Michigan Counties Association. 40+ years in the real estate and property management business.
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 am married. My wife is a registered nurse. We have two daughters and four grandchildren with one more on the way. My wife and her parents were born and raised in the district. I have lived here for 25+ years. I have served on many committees in the district and in Lansing. I also sit on the board of directors of the National Association of Counties in Washington, D.C. We are members of Right to Life.
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 believe the only way to heaven is by believing in Jesus Christ.
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