Aaron Reed

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Aaron Reed


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 7


Incumbent

No


Links

Aaron Reed websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Morehead State University, Morehead Ky, Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Criminology, 1999

Sonoran Desert Institute, Scottsdale, AZ, Gun-Smith Diploma, 2008

US NAVY and Marine Corps Training Center, Dam Neck, VA, Intelligence Specialist, 2000

US Navy Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL, Coronado Ca, Naval Special Warfare Qualification, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, SEAL Special Operations Senior Chief, 1999 to 2021

Kodiak Koating Inc., ASR Enterprises Inc., Ops United, and Ops Supply Inc., Presiden/CEO, 2012-Current

AFFILIATIONS

Navy SEAL Foundation, Kentucky Wounded Heros

Professional 3-Gun Shooter in the 3-Gun Nation circuit on Team Remington and Bushmaster.

Heritage Christian Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (6)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRTL)

Thomas Massie

Freedoms Heritage Forum

Commonwealth Policy Center

OTHER (3)

Americans for Prosperity Action - National

Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police

Shelby County Gun Owner's Rights

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Shelby County Sheriff Mark Moore

Henry County Sheriff Keith Perry

Anderson County Sheriff Joe Milam

Kentucky State FOP

Congressman Thomas Massie

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Russell Coleman (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

Savannah Maddox (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

National Association for Gun Rights (2024)

John Hodgson (2023)

Andrew English (2021)

Making a Sensible Shift in Elections (MASSIE PAC) (2021)


QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

100% Pro-Life. No exceptions to elective abortions.

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

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


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?

I can not think of any circumstance that would warrant the government to close a church.


NATIONAL SECURITY

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. The Bible makes it clear to support Israel.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

No mandate of vaccine should be made. I support Medical Freedom.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C


ECONOMY

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Let the market decide what to pay employees. The work force is not as big as it needs to be and employers will have to pay people what they are worth to attract them and fill positions. No government influence is needed.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

I support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s General Assembly to set up a school choice program to allow dollars to follow children to the school of their choice.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I support the Thin Blue Line


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No restrictions as per the 2nd Amendment: Anyone who would trade freedom for security deserves neither one. ~Ben Franklin

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Strongly Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No

I don’t look to expand it, but I would read any bill through the lens of freedom and liberty.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Governments role is to defend Life, Liberty, and Property.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

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?

Very Conservative

Constitutional Conservative


VALUES

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

Strongly Disagree

Parental rights are a fundamental right, and parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian as laid out in the Bible.

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 Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

And only with a Government issued ID…not a lesser secure ID like a student ID.

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Coal is the current best option. I am very open to more modern technology, but only after we prove that it can provide for the demand.

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

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