Mike Templeman
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Templeman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond
Kentucky State Police Academy, Frankfort
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am 100% pro-life. I believe life begins at conception and ends with natural death.
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need comprehensive tax reform in Kentucky, including the elimination of the state income tax so we can be more competitive in economic development.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to look at all areas and trim bureaucracy when possible.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
However, I do support vocational education and technical training to ensure a skilled workforce.
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 cannot fathom any circumstances that would ever justify closing churches.
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?
I do not support mandatory vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must support Israel and our allies as they battle against threats posed by Islamic terrorism around the globe.
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
This is an absolute top priority for a strong America.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who enter our country legally and follow our immigration laws should be allowed to immigrate.
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.
Agree
Education is best left up to parents, not bureaucrats. However, I would need to examine specific legislation to see how it impacted our schools.
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.
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.
I believe in our Judeo-Christian values as a bedrock to guide our Republic and Commonwealth.
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?
We need to strengthen our laws to ensure election integrity and protect against vote fraud.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Domestic radicals who use race to divide Americans are the real threat to our domestic security.
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 have seen firsthand in business in the energy sector how big government and environmental radicals threaten our economy and take away the American Dream.
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?
I think the Declaration of Independence says it best: people establish governments in order to ensure that their rights are guaranteed and protected; that is the purpose of government.
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).
Public forums have been held by the Owen County Republican Party and the Franklin County Republican Party, and can be viewed on their respective Facebook pages.
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 will be a bold conservative leader you can trust who is not afraid to take a stand as a state senator.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
As a former Kentucky State Police Trooper, I believe that we must protect those who protect and serve us. However, police should be held to the highest possible standards. The key phrase here is "consistent with departmental policy." If lines are crossed, that is obviously a much different scenario than if an officer's conduct was not consistent with departmental policy.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support mental health and community issues, but not by redirecting funds form law enforcement.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment is sacrosanct and must be defended.
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?
Yes
I support letting the people decide through a constitutional amendment referendum.
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
