
Larry Varney
Democrat | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Larry Varney
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 64
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, Bachelor, 1969
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Supervisor, Campbell County Soil and Water, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (3)
Kentucky AFL-CIO
United Auto Workers
United Steelworkers (USW) District 8
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
UAW
AFL-CIO
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest, health concerns of the mother and other reasons deemed important to her.
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.
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
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?
It means that our laws should not be based on what someone's god tells them to do.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Taxpayer-funded and administrated.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Military
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 Disagree
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.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who has not committed a serious crime should be allowed.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Some types of weapons should not be in the hands of just everyone who wants one. Proper classes should be required, much as we do with driving a car. And, those who have been convicted of violent crimes should not be allowed to own a gun.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Education, agriculture, labor.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to our entire way of life.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Read my posts on Facebook - or just give me a call.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Previous years as a teacher, worked with farmers and others when I was with the Soil and Water Conservation District. I am running to help our citizens.
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 always do what is best for my neighbors throughout the state. I will listen to the advice of experts in the hopes that we do what is best for all.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
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.
I believe in being good and kind to each other, regardless of race, sex or politics.
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