Tony Wheatley

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

Tony Wheatley


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 55


Incumbent

No


Links

Tony Wheatley websitesTony Wheatley phones Tony Wheatley emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

EASTERN KY UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, ASSOC, 79

WORK & MILITARY

AIR NATIONAL GUARD, E3, 2

AFFILIATIONS

CONSTITUTIONAL KENTUCKY, FOUNDER, MERCER COUNTY GOP

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*Freedoms Heritage Forum

Republican Liberty Caucus of Kentucky

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

UNITED TEA PARTY, NRA

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

ADOPTION IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNWANTED CHILDREN,

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

Strongly Agree

Do you support the proposed Yes for Life amendment to the Kentucky Constitution, which makes clear that there is no state constitutional right to abortion?

Yes

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

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

ELIMINATE INCOME TAX, REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR SENIORS.

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

WE NEED TO LIMIT OUR BORDER CROSSINGS TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY.

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?

NONE!


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.

C.

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

NONE. THE CONSTITUTION IS FIRM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

PROTECT IT'S BORDERS. HAVE LAYERED LEVELS OF VETTING FOR PEOPLE COMING FROM ISLAMIC COUNTRIES

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.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

THOSE WHO SEEK ASYLUM DUE TO POLITICAL AND OR THREATS OF LIFE ONCE VETTED.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

MY LIFE IS RAN ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE CONSTITUTION.

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

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

VOTER ID, LONGER HOURS ON ELECTION DAY


EQUALITY

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

IT IS THE AGENDA OF THE LEFT AND MEDIA. WE NEED TO MAKE SURE WE ARE SHARING INFORMATION WITH ALL INVOLVED SO THAT WE CAN COMMUNICATE.

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

A.

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

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

TO PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO

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

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

I AM FOUNDER OF CONSTITUTIONAL KENTUCKY LLC. I HAVE PUBLICALLY ADDRESSED ISSUES WITH OUR GOVERNOR AND ALONG WITH TWO OTHER ,FILED IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM FOR VIOLATION OF THE 1ST AMENDMENT. ALL DOCUMENTED IN THE COURIER JOURNAL

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 BELEIVE ANY VOTE AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY OUR VOTERS AND THOSE LEGISLATORS SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE


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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I HAVE FOUGHT AGAINST ANY RESTRICTIONS ON GUN CONTROL .I HAVE FOUGHT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY EVEN AS THE PRESIDENT OF A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR ASSOCIATION.

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

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?

No

The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.

Strongly Disagree

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