David J. Farley
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David J. Farley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 36
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Toledo, Toledo, Bac of Education, 1984-1989
Sullivan University, Louisville, MBA, 2002-2004
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Freedoms Heritage Forum
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion should be determined by the states, but I am against it
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
very early in the first month if health of mother, or rape or incest. also during 1st or second month if harmful birth defect.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Choose not to answer
need to research more
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
respecting all religions in the public arena. there are many different religions and people that believe different things.. while our country is based on Christianity all need to be taught, in an unbiased surrounding,
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
individuals should not be made to violate their beliefs, unless a persons health or well being is in question
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
the have openly stated their intentions. I have been to China for business and there is an atmosphere of dishonesty and theft.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
of course it is. Israel has been a dependable ally in a very volatile region. Israel is the only democracy in the middle East and is surrounded by hostile nations. Israel is a key and dependable ally
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. Nothing is Free, if you think healthcare is expensive now wait till its free. competition helps drive down the price. Countries with socialized medicine have substandard care, and long waiting lines. When something is free it is not appreciated and is abused. With Health insurance preventative care needs to be rewarded and not going to the dr. unless absolutley necessary needs to be financially rewarded
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
medical status needs to be kept between patient and DR this is to Orwellian
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Individuals know how best to manage their property. Free markets and capitalism has taken more people out of poverty than any other system. The pursuit of improving oneself, through hard work and desire has improved our world and increased life spans, developed medicines, and has also helped the environment .
What is your position on the minimum wage?
should not be one... the market should set the wage
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
taxpayer funds should not be used to influence politicians.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
reviewing and putting guardrails in place in regards to fraud in medicare, medicaid, social security, snap benefits. I will put a system in place that requires sign off and proof of eligibility - eliminate layers of regulation. stream line permitting. - reduce redundancies in Government, My 34 years in the very competitive auto industry has taught me to identify and eliminate non value added waste
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
illegals are here illegally and they should not be allowed to stay period. they disrespected our border and jumped ahead in line from others playing by the rules... they should be deported and not allowed back
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
i am a teacher and the department of education is out of touch with the states and students. local states and school boards can do much better and have a vested interest. they can spend the funds saved by eliminating the extra layer of the dept of Education
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
not if they try to sway the narrative/curriculum
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
initially rehabilitation, but repeat offenders should be kept out of the public for safety
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
this is a Christian country. Sha ria law does not repsect the rights of all, especially women and minorities. countries that do allow this are being rapidly overrun
The government should use automated-enforcement cameras to track speeding and criminal activity.
Agree
i agree with criminal activity but not with speeding. to big brother for a speeding misdemeanor
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
violent felons, and mentally challenged individuals should not be allowed to have a firearm.
ABOUT YOU
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
with the exception for providing for defense and safety i believe government should stay out of the way. only the powers provided for in the constitution
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
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
i was raised in a southern church. I believe in god and have read the bible. I have sent my children to religious schools and still go to church now. My faith is very important to me.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Agree
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's upbringing, including their religious, health, and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Good parents are doing this already
Attempts to transition or encourage a child to transition to the opposite sex constitutes child abuse.
Strongly Agree
they are not fully developed. if they determine after 18 that is another story
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
A photo identification if easy to produce. I have always been required to show one in Ohio and Kentucky. 80 percent of citizens agree.... the only reason to not agree is to allow for cheating.. too many anomalies
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
20 years ago if this was even approached you would have been laughed at
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
right now i am for all of the above. the market should dictate what is the most efficient. when the market decides there is long term viability and incentive.... if i had to pick one it would be nuclear
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
