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


Links

Carrie Sanders McKeehan websitesCarrie Sanders McKeehan phones Carrie Sanders McKeehan emailFacebookXInstagram

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

If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.

I agree to receive text messages at the phone number provided.