Kenneth Donald Brennan
Republican | New Mexico
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
Kenneth Donald Brennan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 50
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Navy, E-7, 20
GE Affiliates:PenPower, Granite, FieldCore - Gasturbine & Wind Divisions, Resource Manager, 23
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party of Santa Fe County, Committee Member, East Mountain Cowboy Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Commissioner Edgewood NM, 2
Mayor Edgewood NM, 1
North Central Regional Transportation Division Board, 2
Mid Region Transportation Planning Board/Chair, Member 2yrs /Chair 5 months
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Medical recommendation of medical doctor to protect the life of the mother or non viability of the baby to make it to full term. Rape and incest.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Full disclosure must be made to what the drug does, how it does it and what happens to unborn baby. The information should be provided by a medical doctor that is not biased either way.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Birth Control options excluding abortion, Prenatal care, post birth care and educational material on all options should be funded.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
There should be no governmental involvement other than providing information and setting the guide lines on qualifications for assisted suicide and euthanasia.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage is the entry level wage and was never intended to be sustaining livable wage income. However, employers should not use the minimum wage to keep labor costs down.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
This is a split answer question. Much needs to be considered but no single criteria should be a deciding factor.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Failure to comply with basic laws such as murder, rape, incest, physical abuse and theft.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
There are plenty of options available to the consumer. People have the right not to patronize a business and a business has the right not to go against their beliefs.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C However, cross state line polices should be allowed and government funding should be an option for lower income people that may not have the accessibility to private insurance or funds for private insurance. This could also include small businesses that may not the capability to offer insurance.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No one should ever be forced to get a vaccination. However, every attempt should be made to educate on the pros and cons of any vaccine and medical circumstances should be fully explained.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Cyber war is the new cold war. the CCP has demonstrated it's willingness to wage unrestricted cyber war on any nation. This is not limited to the CCP. Other rouge nations are engaging in this and some are colluding with each other. A cyber attack is an act of war and should be dealt with accordingly.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is very important. Israel is the democratic strong hold in the meddle east. They are the first line defense of tourist factions in the region. They may have their flaws and may not always do what is right and neither does the US but they are the best option and the US should be working with them to attain peace and civility in the region and world.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We have the right to know who and what comes across the boarder. The boarder wall needs to be completed. More Boarder Control agents need to be trained and dispatched along the boarder. Boarder states should have the right to protect their boarders and work in conjunction with federal boarder agents. Every attempt should be made to facilitate legal entry and those the fail to do so sent back. Mexico needs to be held accountable for their part in aiding people to gain access illegally.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
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
Same sex unions are just that, a union and is not a marriage. They should however be given the same rights and options as a married man and omen.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Born and baptized Catholic. I try to follow the Christian values as set in the Holy Bible and I am a member of the East Mountain Cowboy Church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Photo ID is available for everyone. The government should make getting a photo ID easier for those with transportation or mobility issues.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
This will limit the voice of smaller population states.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
True racism is a threat to any society. All people should be treated equally. Martin Luther King Jr said it best. People should be judged by the content of their character and the color of their skin.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I find CRT to be a flawed concept and racist in its view.
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
Biology sets who is male and who is female. They are both built different with their own unique abilities. Women. women spaces and women's sports needs to be protected from biological male intrusions.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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) The US is the leader in energy production in all areas. Over regulation or restricting any one energy source will only hurt the US overall. The US also leads the way in carbon reduction but regulation should not go to the point of endangering national security.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Most reliable would be nuclear when properly regulated. The safest reliable source would be natural gas fueled power plants. This would include conventional boilers, Gas Turbines and combined cycle plants of Gas Turbine and Boiler type plants.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To support and protect the wellbeing of the people.
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.
Disagree
This has been tried and proven to be a disastrous course.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Must be a legal citizen. Minors must be trained in the safe operation of a gun.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Everyone has the right to self defense.
