
Allen Maricle
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Allen Maricle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
Sec. of State
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Sullivan college, Louisville, Business, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Kentucky Right to Life, Volunteer, Kentucky Hemophilia
Volunteer, Stop Killing our Babies, CEO
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilman Pioneer Village, 1990-1994
State Representative, 1994-1998
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Northern Kentucky Right To Lufe
Kentucky for Trump
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Never will support such a law. Had a bill in the 90's to make it illegal, but the democrats stopped it.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Never will support such a law. Had a bill in the 90's to make it illegal, but the democrats stopped it.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I'm for a flat tax. But any tax is too much. I'm proud to have gotten the Tax payer friend award every year I was in the State Legislature.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I'm for a flat tax. But any tax is too much. I'm proud to have gotten the Tax payer friend award every year I was in the State Legislature.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to look at all parts of the state agencies and look to cut the excess out.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to look at all parts of the state agencies and look to cut the excess out.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I'm actually for our tax monies following the child. Wether its public or private or even home schooled.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I'm actually for our tax monies following the child. Wether its public or private or even home schooled.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
It's up to the owner on what he or she wants to do. Should never force anyone to do what they religiously don't believe in.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
It's up to the owner on what he or she wants to do. Should never force anyone to do what they religiously don't believe in.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, Never, Never. I'll stand up and fight no matter what.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, Never, Never. I'll stand up and fight no matter what.
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
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?
Again, never. The constitution allows free will. Even those with religious objections.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Again, never. The constitution allows free will. Even those with religious objections.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything possible under the constitution.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything possible under the constitution.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
History repeats itself in so many ways here. Look to what Teddy Roosevelt said about immigration. We have to protect our sovereign soil and our citizens as required by our constitution.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
History repeats itself in so many ways here. Look to what Teddy Roosevelt said about immigration. We have to protect our sovereign soil and our citizens as required by our constitution.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only political asylum and that needs to be looked at.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only political asylum and that needs to be looked at.
EDUCATION
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
Yes
I sponsor a bill in the 90's to do such a thing. Of course it was never allowed in the floor of the House. I'm the only person to serve the legislature that has been Public, Private and Home schooled .
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
Yes
I sponsor a bill in the 90's to do such a thing. Of course it was never allowed in the floor of the House. I'm the only person to serve the legislature that has been Public, Private and Home schooled .
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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.
Pentecostal and I'm the product of being a preachers kid. I believe what the bible teaches.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Pentecostal and I'm the product of being a preachers kid. I believe what the bible teaches.
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
Strongly Agree
Follow the constitution.
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
Strongly Agree
Follow 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
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
I tried to pass photo ID legislation in the 90's.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I tried to pass photo ID legislation in the 90's.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
First thing I will get rid of the ERIC system immediately. We need to have Election Integrity, Transparency in our elections. I will bring that to the table and create a Election Integrity Task Force when elected.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
First thing I will get rid of the ERIC system immediately. We need to have Election Integrity, Transparency in our elections. I will bring that to the table and create a Election Integrity Task Force when elected.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We have come so far in easing up the racism in our country. Some try to create problems with accusations of racism when many there are not. I'm not saying there is not racism out there. Which we have to stop. But God made us all in his image. We must remember that.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We have come so far in easing up the racism in our country. Some try to create problems with accusations of racism when many there are not. I'm not saying there is not racism out there. Which we have to stop. But God made us all in his image. We must remember that.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To do what exactly the constitution says it should do. As Ronald Reagan said. Government is to protect our citizens but not interference of their lives. Less government is always better.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To do what exactly the constitution says it should do. As Ronald Reagan said. Government is to protect our citizens but not interference of their lives. Less government is always better.
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
My record proves my beliefs.
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
My record proves my beliefs.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Look at my voting record in the legislature and over the years in television and radio interviews.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Look at my voting record in the legislature and over the years in television and radio interviews.
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
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?
Look at my platform on my website and learn how we need someone with my background to be Secretary of State. I'm the only one who has a voting record. 100 percent Pro Life, 100 percent Pro Gun and the only one who has actually passed Election Laws.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Look at my platform on my website and learn how we need someone with my background to be Secretary of State. I'm the only one who has a voting record. 100 percent Pro Life, 100 percent Pro Gun and the only one who has actually passed Election Laws.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
The monies are there for policing and for the protection of the public. Not some snowflake ideas.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
The monies are there for policing and for the protection of the public. Not some snowflake ideas.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Helped passed the Concealed Weapon law in the 90's. The constitution gives us the right to bear arms.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Helped passed the Concealed Weapon law in the 90's. The constitution gives us the right to bear arms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 Agree
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
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