Kenneth Bush

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kenneth Bush


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 25B


Incumbent

No


Links

Kenneth Bush websitesKenneth Bush phones Kenneth Bush emailFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

University St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MBA - Real Estate Development, 2006

Hamiline University, St. Paul, Graduate Economic Development, 2014

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Project & construction Management, 2019

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs, Rochester Foundation

Housing Coalition Member, Rochester Builders, Board

Minnesota Housing Partnership, Housing Advocate

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Planning Commissioner - Olmsted County C, 5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC

OTHER (3)

Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn (MPPOA)

Republican Party of Minnesota

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Minnesota Peace Officers Association

MN Farm Bureau

Minnesota Citiens Concerned for Life MCCL

MN GOP

MN House Republican

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.

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?

Only God can Judge


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?

Administrative Cost


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.

No Answer

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?

Not all people will be of my religious beliefs and I must be able to put myself in one's shoes to come up with a solution.


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?

Create more jobs so people can afford their own. Give people the chance to have a voice and a choice.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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?

Jobs and Family Death


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian


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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I will be an open minded legislator

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have been a business executive and public servant for 20 years and have held multiple public offices from non profit board member, human rights, planning commissioner, community development board, housing and redevelopment funding, transportation with MN complete streets coalition and restorative Justice. My education has had real world experience and training I graduated from highly regarded Minnesota private colleges, both University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business & Hamline University College of Business at the school of Public Administration and a life learner at the University of Minnesota as an admitted student. I have actively attended many house sessions, participated in funding of affordable housing in our State of Minnesota.

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 a committed hard worker and wish to representing all people from all walks of life. We are all in the United States of America and I am proud of our State and our Country. We are not perfect but I have hope that we can be better than ever. The best is yet to come for all who want the best for their families and communities. I am ready to serve with Honor.


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?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

mental health restrictions need to considered.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

No Answer

The Electoral College should be abolished.

No Answer

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Education Economic Growth Public Safety

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

we cannot change peoples hearts without education

If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.

I agree to receive text messages at the phone number provided.