Gregory Puccetti

Gregory Puccetti (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Puccetti also ran for election to the Jefferson County Public Schools to represent District 5 in Kentucky. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Puccetti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Gregory Puccetti was born in Chicago, Illinois. Pucetti served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 2017 and reached the rank of colonel. He earned a B.A. in international relations from Northern Illinois University in 1985, an M.A. in political science from the University of Louisville in 1992, and a Ph.D. in education from Northcentral University in 2016. Puccetti's career experience includes working as a teacher.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2022

Jefferson County Board of Education District 5

General election

General election for Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 5

Incumbent Linda Duncan defeated Gregory Puccetti and Matthew Singleton in the general election for Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Duncan (Nonpartisan)	55.3	11,384
		Gregory Puccetti (Nonpartisan)	26.6	5,470
	Submit photo	Matthew Singleton (Nonpartisan)	17.0	3,502
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	222

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,578
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U.S. House Kentucky District 3

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Morgan McGarvey defeated Stuart Ray and Daniel Cobble in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey (D)	62.0	160,920
	Stuart Ray (R)	38.0	98,637
	Daniel Cobble (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	30

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 259,587
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Morgan McGarvey defeated Attica Scott in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey	63.3	52,157
	Attica Scott	36.7	30,183

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 82,340
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stuart Ray	29.5	9,703
		Rhonda Palazzo	29.4	9,645
		Mike Craven	19.7	6,488
		Gregory Puccetti	9.1	2,980
		Daniel Cobble	4.7	1,539
	Submit photo	Justin Gregory	3.9	1,293
		Darien Barrios Moreno	3.7	1,212

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,860
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Robert DeVore Jr. (R)

2014

See also: Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

Puccetti ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 3rd District.^[3] Puccetti ran as an Independent nomination in the primary. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

**U.S. House, Kentucky District 3 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John Yarmuth Incumbent	63.5%	157,056
	Republican	Michael Macfarlane	35.6%	87,981
	Independent	Gregory Peter Puccetti	0.9%	2,318
Total Votes				247,355
Source: Kentucky Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2022

Jefferson County Board of Education District 5

Ballotpedia survey responses

Gregory Puccetti did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Ballotpedia survey responses

Gregory Puccetti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Puccetti's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Greg is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army. In 1987, Greg enlisted as a Private in the U.S. Army. He served in various positions on active duty, the Reserves, the National Guard, and the IRR for over 30 years. Some highlights include: Infantry Platoon at Fort Knox, KY. , MI Detachment Commander in the 20th Special Forces Group, G2X in Bosnia, Military Intelligence Detachment Commander in the 3100 Strategic Intelligence Group, Liaison Officer 525 Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB), Camp Victory, Iraq, Military Intelligence Mentor in South Sudan and Kenya, and Senior Intelligence Analyst Detachment 3, JAC, WPAFB. Greg retired as a full Colonel in 2017 while serving as USARAF Branch Chief, Intelligence and Security Cooperation Wiesbaden, Germany. Teaching and Education

Greg has been in education for over 27 years. Greg started teaching with JCPS as a substitute teacher, and then as an Instructor II, and finally as a full-time teacher. Greg has taught Technology and Social Studies classes at both the Middle and High School level. Greg earned his PhD in Education in 2016, holds an Administrator Certification, and is a JCTA member.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The Democrat party has failed the country by sowing division and hatred among the citizens of this great country. Their strategy of pitting different groups against one another is not a winning strategy for the nation. I am running for congress to refocus the national priorities on the core issues that make the country great
I am running for congress to refocus the national priorities on some of the core issues that make the country great: limited government, personal freedom and responsibility, and the rule of law.
We must all unite to secure a bright future for the country.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a current teacher and a retired Army Officer, I will be focused on education and family issues and issues of national defense.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Although I am an imperfect person, I try to walk with Jesus and follow the Catholic faith as much as possible. Politically, I look up to Ronald Reagan because of his conservative beliefs and love of country. Economically, I would have to say Dr. Walter Williams because he makes many complex economic issues easy to comprehend. Militarily, I look up to General Patton because of his military leadership and his dedication to America.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Truthfulness is the most important characteristic for an elected official. Lies and obfuscation lead to distrust and chaos.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities of a representative are to represent and fight for the interests of the local constituency. This must be tempered, however, with the interests of the nation as a whole.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the moon landing and the Vietnam war on TV. I was six years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had my first job when I was 12 years old. I got up before school in the cold winter mornings to stuff, roll, and deliver newspapers before going to school. I held that job until I turned 15 and my family moved. I got my next job, as a lifeguard when I turned 16.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The House of Representatives is unique in that is has such a large number of representatives that represent a large cross section of the country. This is both an opportunity and a challenge. It is an opportunity because one gets to see the diversity of the country and the different voices of the people, but it is a challenge to marshal the resources of the representatives and get them to perform in a cohesive manner.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Previous experience can be a benefit, but as long as someone has a proven track record of leadership, education, and competency, that person meets the basic qualifications.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Whether we like it or not, we have entered a new Cold War, this time with China. China seeks to change the world order by making countries bend to its totalitarian ways. We need politicians who are willing to confront China and support democracies before it is too late. The national debt is another existential problem that needs to be confronted. We need to elect officials that will force the government to live within its means. Yearly federal deficits are unsustainable and will eventually cause economic ruin for the country and the world.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Armed Services, Education and Labor, Foreign Affairs

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

The two-year election cycle is good because it forces the representative to maintain contact with the representative's constituents. However, the two-year cycle, forces representatives to spend an inordinate time and effort courting donors. Overall the system is working well.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are useful because having a person if office for a great deal of time usually leads to stagnation and corruption. Fresh voices need to be added to the to the national conversation.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Rand Paul

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Personal stories of triumphs over adversities and stories of people helping one another are the most touching and meaningful.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

In our democratic system, compromise is necessary. One must fight for one's principles, but compromise is often necessary to move the ball forward.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

The national debt and yearly deficits are huge issues that we must confront as a nation. A default by Ameria would throw the world into chaos. I would prioritize reducing and then eliminating yearly deficits. If the nation is unwilling to pay for it, then we shouldn't spend the money. This is the same principal that governs businesses and individuals.

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Campaign website

Puccetti's campaign website stated the following:

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Environment

Greg is pro-environment and believes that we need to take care of this planet in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Immigration

Greg believes in legal immigration. Unregulated immigration hurts Americans by flooding the jobs market with an over supply of workers that reduce wages of all Americans.

Budget and the Deficit

Greg is for requiring that the federal government to live within its means just like states, businesses, and individual Americans.

2nd Amendment

Greg is a proponent of the 2nd Amendment and gun owner. He will fight to defend this Constitutional right against those who seek to impose limits on that right.

Big Tech

Greg is in favor of reining in the abusive practices of social media companies and possibly regulating them as public utilities in order to protect freedom of speech and the interests of the American people.

China

Like it or not, we are already in a Cold War with China. They aim to impose their totalitarian vision of the world by bullying, economic coercion, and military action. Greg will work to ensure that the American government takes the China threat to democracy seriously before it is too late.

Education

Greg is for providing federally funded school vouchers to parents so they can have more of a voice in their child’s education. Let the money follow the child to whichever school the parent chooses.

Covid

Greg is opposed to federal mask and vaccine mandates. Individuals should be able to decide what is best for themselves.

Pro Life

Greg Puccetti believes in the sanctity of life and is against federal funding of organizations that promote abortions.^[4]

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—Gregory Puccetti's campaign website (2022)^[5]

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 28, 2022
↑ GregPucetti.com, "Home," accessed February 21, 2022
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↑ GregPuccetti.com, “Home,” accessed February 23, 2022

[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 28, 2022

[bio2-2] GregPucetti.com, "Home," accessed February 21, 2022

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[quotedisclaimer-4] Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

[5] GregPuccetti.com, “Home,” accessed February 23, 2022

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Gregory Puccetti

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Biography

Elections

2022

Jefferson County Board of Education District 5

General election

General election for Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 5

U.S. House Kentucky District 3

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2014

Campaign themes

2022

Jefferson County Board of Education District 5

Ballotpedia survey responses

U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Ballotpedia survey responses

Campaign website

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