Diane Brown

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Diane Brown


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 69


Incumbent

No


Links

Diane Brown websites FacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, BA English, 1995

Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, JD, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society, President, Women's Law Caucus

President, NRA, member

Citizen's Police Academy Alumni, member, VIPS - Volunteers in Police Service

member, Block Watch - Spring Valley, member

Kenton County Planning Commission, Vice Chair, Scouts BSA

Merit Badge Counselor and general volunteer, Grow Network, Intake and Reporting Coordinator

Erlanger Baptist Church, Organization Team Chair; Upward Basketball Hospitality Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS


Report of an Independent Expenditure
 from Better Schools Kentucky to candidate Diane Brown (see page 9). Source

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.

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

What is your position on the minimum wage?

It should be decided by the market, not by government.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly 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.

D.


NATIONAL SECURITY

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, the relationship with Israel is important because they are the only democracy in the region, they are a traditional ally of ours, and deserve to be supported by us.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

The Federal government must follow Federal law and secure the border.


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.

I am a devout, born-again Christian and carry my faith with me in all that I do.

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

As a right and privileged held by citizens, we should want to prove who we are in participating in the voting process.

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?

Fossil Fuels. We should always be innovating and looking for better options, but fossil fuels continue to be the best current option.

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.

A, C


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose of government are those enumerated in the Constitution.

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?

Very 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?

None.

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?

Yes

Yes, under the right circumstances.

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