
Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
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
LMPD 3rd District Police Board, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State House, 2022
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRTL)
Freedoms Heritage Forum
Commonwealth Policy Center
Stand For Health Freedom
Americans for Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
expecting to Kentucky Right to Life, Freedom Heritage Forum, KY Medical Freedom Coalition, KY Citizens Against Domestic Violence and Pet Abuse
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Thomas Huff (2023)
Emily Callaway (2022)
Susan Witten (2022)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Ken Fleming (2024)
Making a Sensible Shift in Elections (MASSIE PAC) (2024)
Thomas Huff (2024)
Bluegrass Committee (2022)
Eric Deters (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
none
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
play a factor but not be the main reason
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Leave it alone
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
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?
none
HEALTHCARE
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
c
NATIONAL SECURITY
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
yes it's important bc israel is important ally. They are the only domocracy in the middle east and its important that we defend that
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
I support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s General Assembly to set up a school choice program to allow dollars to follow children to the school of their choice.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Parental rights are a fundamental right, and parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
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
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
nuclear and coal
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
c
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to defend our country from enemies and freedoms
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
no more than what is already imposed
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
No
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