Steve Bratcher

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steve Bratcher


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 25


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Bellarmine University, Louisville KY, EMBA, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY, MS, 1996

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY, BA, 1994

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery AL, AAS, 2917

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery AL, AAS, 2017

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, Elizabethtown KY, Certificate, 2021

WORK & MILITARY

Air Force Active, E7 Master Sergeant, 4

Air Force National Guard, E-7, 28

AFFILIATIONS

Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors, Meals on Wheels

Participant, American Legion, Member

Abound Credit Union, Nominating Committee

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Constable, 12

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)

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

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

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

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?

Flat Tax Rate.

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

Flat Tax Rate.

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

Foreign Aid

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

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

Foreign Aid

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

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?

The freedom of Religion shall not infringed.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

The freedom of Religion shall not infringed.


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.

B Private Healthcare is 17% of our economy.

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

None

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.

B Private Healthcare is 17% of our economy.

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

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

use all means available up to and including military.

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

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

use all means available up to and including military.

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

Unsecure borders place the United States at risk.

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

People with no criminal record, Professionals and technical experts looking to start small business in the U.S.

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

Strongly Agree

Unsecure borders place the United States at risk.

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

People with no criminal record, Professionals and technical experts looking to start small business in the U.S.


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

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.

Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

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

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 am a Christian. I also recognize and respect other people who worship other religions as long as they do not pose a threat to others.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I also recognize and respect other people who worship other religions as long as they do not pose a threat to others.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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

Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Identification should be required.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Identification should be required.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

ID required to vote.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

ID required to vote.


EQUALITY

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

YES! All are created equal. There is no room for racism. Having a more diverse group helps us become a better nation. Racism is Hatred

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

YES! All are created equal. There is no room for racism. Having a more diverse group helps us become a better nation. Racism is Hatred

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.

Option C. It depends on what Environmental law

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.

Option C. It depends on what Environmental law

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

Neutral

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

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect people and establish law and order.

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect people and establish law and order.

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

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

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?

Steve Bratcher is a Republican Candidate for Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 25th District. His diversity, experience, and education make him the most qualified candidate. Steve currently serves as Director of External Technical Training at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College where he also teaches business and technical classes. Most recently he developed the Computer Coding Academy as well as training and development for new organizations moving to the area. Steve has lived in Elizabethtown for more than 20 years and has a long history of serving the community from volunteering for Feeding America, coaching Youth Soccer, and serving on the high school Site Based Council. Steve serves as a Constable and has been elected for the last 3 election cycles. He presently serves on the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Steve has a broad and diverse professional business history with more than 20 years in the automotive and bourbon industries at senior levels as well as numerous years as a Broker/Owner of a business in the real estate industry. As a college educator, he has a passion for helping people achieve their goals. Steve holds two master’s degrees with one being an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Bellarmine University and the other being a Master of Science from Eastern Kentucky University where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, he also holds two associate technical degrees. He is a Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (SCP) and holds a private pilot's license. Steve’s Military background is extensive with over four years of active duty in the Air Force and over 30 years in the Kentucky Air National Guard, where he presently still serves as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Steve has responded to the call on numerous occasions including on September 11 for homeland defense and Iraqi Freedom among numerous other deployments for contingencies. He is a decorated Airman with multiple awards, medals, and citations including one with valor. Steve has experience with both foreign and domestic operations.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Steve Bratcher is a Republican Candidate for Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 25th District. His diversity, experience, and education make him the most qualified candidate. Steve currently serves as Director of External Technical Training at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College where he also teaches business and technical classes. Most recently he developed the Computer Coding Academy as well as training and development for new organizations moving to the area. Steve has lived in Elizabethtown for more than 20 years and has a long history of serving the community from volunteering for Feeding America, coaching Youth Soccer, and serving on the high school Site Based Council. Steve serves as a Constable and has been elected for the last 3 election cycles. He presently serves on the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Steve has a broad and diverse professional business history with more than 20 years in the automotive and bourbon industries at senior levels as well as numerous years as a Broker/Owner of a business in the real estate industry. As a college educator, he has a passion for helping people achieve their goals. Steve holds two master’s degrees with one being an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Bellarmine University and the other being a Master of Science from Eastern Kentucky University where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, he also holds two associate technical degrees. He is a Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (SCP) and holds a private pilot's license. Steve’s Military background is extensive with over four years of active duty in the Air Force and over 30 years in the Kentucky Air National Guard, where he presently still serves as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Steve has responded to the call on numerous occasions including on September 11 for homeland defense and Iraqi Freedom among numerous other deployments for contingencies. He is a decorated Airman with multiple awards, medals, and citations including one with valor. Steve has experience with both foreign and domestic operations.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Age requirement and mental health history.

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

Age requirement and mental health history.

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

Neutral

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

Neutral


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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