

Jeffrey D. Thompson
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeffrey D. Thompson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 45
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, M.B.A. Leadership, -2009
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Masters H.R.T.D, -2006
Liberty University, Lynchburg, B.S. Finance, 1981-1986
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Emerging Political Leaders
Council of State Governments, Lexington, Toll Fellowship Leadership Program
Council of State Governments-West, Colorado Springs, Western Legislative Leadership Academy
Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Victoria, Legislative Leadership Academy
University of Idaho, Moscow, Leadership: Legislative Energy Horizon Institute
WORK & MILITARY
Idaho Virtual Academy, Chairman of the Board, 2016-2026
Idaho House of Representatives, State Representative, 2009-2018
Idaho Falls School District 91, Educator, 2004-2010
Aramark Corporation, Regional Manager, 1994-2003
Marriott Corporation, General Manager, 1985-1994
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary Club, Member
Chamber of Commerce, Member
Exchange Club, Member
City Club, Member
Salvation Army, Director Advisory Board
Community Action Partnership, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House of Representatives - Idaho, 2009-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Representatives - Kentucky District 45, 2026
OTHER INFORMATION
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).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the Mother is at risk.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Keep the State out of the Church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely! The Lord said in Genesis 12:3 "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed".
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
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
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 was not created to last a life time. People should strive to develop their career and not depend on the government set wage.
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Eliminate fraud in Medicaid. Eliminate fraud in Medicare. Look for waste in Education spending at all levels.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To keep the criminals behind bars.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
The government should use automated-enforcement cameras to track speeding and criminal activity.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There are no restrictions in the 2nd Amendment. I am also a lifetime member of the NRA.
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?
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 believe the Jesus Christ died on the cross to shed His blood for the remission of our sins. When we humble ourselves and accept Him as our Savior we will be able to spend eternity in heaven with Him.
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
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
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?
As a former Chairman of the Energy, Environment and Technology Committee I support Nuclear Energy.
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
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