Bret Shultz

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bret Shultz


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 35


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

Candidate did not provide

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Executive Committee Republican Party, Member, 2021-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

House of Representatives - District 35, 2026-

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Dan "Malano" Seum (2025)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Daniel Cameron (2022)

Ryan F. Quarles (2022)

Allison Ball (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, potential death of birthing mother, defects with fetus, incest.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Disagree

The individual who is the owner of the embryo should be able to decide whether to keep or destroy them and should be part of the process.

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?

God’s name is used in all forms of governments. Separation of Church and Sate comes when religious values supercede the law.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral

I do not have the right to tell someone who owns private property who they should or should not serve but me personally would treat everyone equal and serve all.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

While I agree, the USA also poses a serious threat to China. As of 2026, China needs us more than we need them.

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

Yes. They have been our closest ally for years. As of 2026, our relationship has been intelligence sharing which has proven to be an essential need for our national security.


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.

Reluctantly, I choose option b. It should be all who is eligible for it. Medicaid and Medicare should be funded.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree

The government should not be allowed to track/monitor individuals medical issues/illnesses. In my opinion this is a violation of privacy.


ECONOMY

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

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage is too low and should be adjusted with inflation. This should be discussed with both branches of government with input from local business owners.

I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature.

Strongly Disagree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Downsize government Investigate/Reduce fraud in government spending DEI


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree

Sanctuary cities affect communities in many areas and should be unfunded from any federal monies.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Each state should oversee the Education for their children.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

America should not need assistance from foreign government for Education.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

In my opinion, they should incarcerate the criminal and not allow plea bargaining once the sentence has been issued by the judicial system.

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Disagree

The government should use automated-enforcement cameras to track speeding and criminal activity.

Strongly Agree

This is a good tool to find individual wanted for other offenses/crimes and gives probable cause to stop a vehicle.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

In my opinion, background checks should be required to purchase firearms at gun shows and flea markets.


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

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 am a Christian and believer in God. I lead in men’s ministry to help others further their desire to follow God.

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

I can only answer according to my beliefs. I do not have the right to tell another individual how to live out their life. This is an example of separation of church and state.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

I agree with the caveat of more oversight of government.

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

Attempts to transition or encourage a child to transition to the opposite sex constitutes child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Any influence from an individual (including a parent) encouraging a child to transition should be a felony. All children deserve an opportunity to be a child and make those decisions for themselves when they are of the appropriate age of consent (e.g. adult).


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear energy as it is twice as reliable as coal or natural gas and three times more than wind or solar power. It provides consistent, continuous, power regardless of weather conditions.

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Neutral

As yet, no proof has been shown to support.

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