Eric Deters

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Eric Deters


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

Eric Deters websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Candidate did not provide

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

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.
OTHER (1)

*Born to Ride For 45

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Carrie McKeehan Carrie Sanders McKeehan (2022)

Damon Thayer (2007)

Make America Great Again Again (2022)

Thomas Massie (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Hillary Clinton (2008)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2020)

Steve Beshear (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Eric Deters participated in a KET debate for Governor on 5/1/2023.*

*Debate occurred after the voter guide was published and was not considered in candidate evaluation.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When a provable crime has been committed, including rape or incest, particularly as it pertains to minors and before a heartbeat can be detected. My personal belief is that life begins at conception.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


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?

The government should never close churches.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Zero Tolerance

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


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?

Never


ECONOMY

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

We should eliminate state income tax and the death tax. We should reduce the payroll tax burden on small business and adjust property tax.

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

programs which support indoctrinating children with social agenda issues, the KDE, some entitlement programs - all spending that is not proper government function.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Anyone so long as they engage the legal and lawful processes and do not pose a threat to American Lives.


EDUCATION

Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?

Yes


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

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

Sports gambling

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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the constitution and to keep Americans safe from foreign threat.

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).

Www.detersforgovernor.com

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’m the most qualified, I’m not a career politician, I do not support Mitch McConnell, I’m against the public school indoctrination of our children, I will fight for all of Kentucky!


VALUES

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

Agree

I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation 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.

Raised Catholic, I am a Christian and strongly believe in God.

Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.

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

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

No mail in voting unless absentee, photo is required, duel verification hand count.


EQUALITY

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

Only BLM - when they riot, murder and burn our cities.

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

Agree

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