Kenneth Tucker

Independent | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kenneth Tucker


Party

Independent


Election Year

2022


Election

General & Special CD 2


Race

State Rep., Dist. 24


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, BA, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Indiana State Teachers Association, Representative Assembly

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

US House of Representatives Indiana 5th Congressional District, 2020

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

All

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

Did not answer

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

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

To many to list

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

Hopefully all.

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?

Public safety. But under no circumstance should religion play a roll in governance.


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?

None that we don’t already require.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Stop bombing them and remove our military presence from any nation that does not want us to be there.

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.

Neutral

In neutral I mean it’s not up to me.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

But all our borders not just the south.

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

Anyone who is not already a criminal.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree

I support school choice. I do not support public money going to private institutions.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

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 Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a highly spiritual person. I’m just not religious.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would like to end straight ticket voting options. I would also like to innovate our voting systems. I support Rank Choice Voting. I would like to allow anyone to mail in their vote. I would also make each Election Day at the very least a half national holiday and require employers to allow at least a long lunch for those wanting to vote.


EQUALITY

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

Yes

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer


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.

B

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

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To represent the will of their constituents.

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?

Lean Liberal

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

I need your help


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?

Everyone should be required to have a permit. Or a gun license.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Agree

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