
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
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?
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