Rhonda Goode
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rhonda Goode
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is at risk and in consultation with her healthcare provider(s) the procedure is recommended, I believe she should have that choice.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Personal property taxes on homes (primary residence only) and automobiles should be abolished. Those living on fixed incomes should not have to continue to pay taxes on their home until death which often causes seniors to choose between keeping their home, food, and medicine. Residents pay taxes on automobiles at the time of purchase and they should end there. In addition, citizens pay city/county taxes on insurance policies for both homes and automobiles.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to review duplication of services and the efficiency of much of state government to determine where cuts should be focused.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Public education at all levels needs a complete overhaul. Having spent 27 years working in a higher education environment, I am positive that the number of administrators in both higher ed and K-12 are completely unnecessary.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
The free market offers many options for consumers. As long as an individual is not denied healthcare, businesses should be able to deny service. Consumers have the option to speak with their wallets.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There are no circumstances where government should ever be permitted to close churches or infringe upon religious freedom.
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?
No government entity, school or employer should be allowed to require vaccinations. Individuals have the right to make their own healthcare decisions as well as making those decisions for their dependents.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should stay out of other countries and stop promoting or forcing regime changes.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Without borders, no country exists.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Regardless of country of origin, anyone interested in migrating to the U.S. should be fully vetted and follow the legal process for citizenship.
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.
I believe in God and that all must seek repentance and salvation through our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
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
A photo ID is the simplest form of identification and should be required to vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Early election days before a primary or national election are helpful to permit additional days/times for working citizens to vote. Mail-in voting should be limited to those who cannot physically go to the polls or will be out of town during the election process. It should not be open to everyone.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security in the U.S. Although racism exists, it is often driven by the mainstream media narrative. I believe that most people are not inherently racist.
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?
The role of government should play a very limited role in every day lives. Citizens expect safety through secured borders and roads and bridges that do not require repairs. The government should encourage employment and being self-sufficient through its policies rather than encouraging dependence on government for necessities.
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?
Conservative
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 have no desire to become a career politician or take money from individuals, special interests or corporations. I am not someone who is easily influenced. As a state, Kentucky needs to focus on getting its citizens to work. In addition, animal welfare is a top priority since the state has been number one in animal abuse for years.
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.
Neutral
I would only support redirecting funds if a police department in consultation with its city officials determined that this would make their job easier and not more difficult.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on gun ownership other than those convicted of violent crimes not being permitted to own them in the future.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
Choose not to answer
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 Agree
