Kentucky State Representative District 75
QUALIFICATIONSA representative must be at least 24 years old, a citizen of Kentucky, and must have lived in the state for at least two years and in the district for at least one year prior to election.TERMRepresentatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House elected every two years. There is no term limit.DUTIESResponsibilities of the Kentucky House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, redistricting in collaboration with the senate, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. The House as the exclusive authority to impeach state officials who are then tried by the senate. NOTESThere are 100 seats in the House of Representatives. The Senate and House comprise the legislative branch of the Kentucky state government and works alongside the executive branch (governor) to create laws and establish a state budget. Sources: https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/default.aspx; www.runforoffice.org.
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What makes you the most qualified candidate to represent our district in the Kentucky House of Representatives?
What do you see as the highest priority issue facing Kentucky, and how will you address it?
What are your recommendations for updating Kentucky's tax structure?
What policies do you support for educating Kentucky’s pre-kindergarten through high school children?
What is your preferred public policy relating to guns (ownership, safety, training, etc.)?
What measures do you support to improve voting access, ensure free and fair elections, and promote a healthy democracy?
Do you believe current practices for enacting legislation in Kentucky provide the kind of transparency and openness that is called for in our democracy? What is one thing you would change to improve the system?
Should campaign finance rules and regulations be tightened or loosened, and why? (Share your opinion, for example, about who can contribute money and how much money can be contributed to campaigns.)
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