Carrie McKeehan

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

Carrie McKeehan


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 41


Incumbent

No


Links

Carrie McKeehan websitesCarrie McKeehan phones Carrie McKeehan emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Asbury University, Wilmore, Educational Leadership, Principal Licensure, 2015

Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Master of Arts, Special Education, 2011

Bellarmine University, Louisville, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, 1999

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

American Family Association, Volunteer, Sisters for Life

Volunteer, Liberty Caucus, Member

Constitutional KY, Volunteer, Educator

Administrator/ Leader, On Fire Christian Church, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

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 (5)

Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA)

*Freedoms Heritage Forum

*Commonwealth Policy Center

Stand For Health Freedom

Republican Liberty Caucus of Kentucky

OTHER (1)

*Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

KY State Representative Kevin Bratcher, KY State Representative Ryan Dotson, Former KY State Representative Jerry Toby

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never unless the life of the mother is in question.

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

less taxes

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

Less Taxation on gas and other commodities.

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never


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.

Health Insurance should be funded by individuals unless families or children need it because of lack of income.

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

none. it should be an individuals choice.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Anything they can.

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.

Agree

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

Anyone who does it legally.


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


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.

Disagree

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

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I live by Christian values personally.

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.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

none if current laws are enforced. Require voter ID's


EQUALITY

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

No

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

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 represent the general betterment of people who live within their districts and states by passing legislation that will serve and protect its citizens.

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).

www.facebook.com/carrieforky

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 am for Safer Communities, Stronger Economy, Better Schools, and Limited Government


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?

current Laws already provide that.

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

Gaming is already established.

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.

Agree

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