Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Kentucky, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60

Marianne Proctor won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marianne Proctor (R)	100.0	12,490

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,490
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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?

Marianne Proctor (R)

Stop Government Overreach- Working to ensure the rights and principles of the constitution are upheld in the Commonwealth. No more government overreach, including mandates, shut-downs, and tyrannical executive orders

School Choice- allowing parents school choice (including the tax dollar following the student for public, private, or homeschool options) and control. Authority for local, elected school boards to make decisions based on their community, students, parents and stakeholders and where these officials can be held accountable by those whom they serve.

Lower Taxes, Less Government- The lockdowns of 2020 helped create a financial crisis, and the tax and spend policies coming from Frankfort is creating an increasingly fragile economy, diminishing our ability to recover. We must have reduced taxes, fees and regulations and not have the creation of any new taxes, including the gas tax.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marianne Proctor (R)

I am passionate about preserving our constitutional rights and freedoms and stopping tyrannical government overreach. That includes ending mandates and allowing for one to make their own decisions with regard to vaccines.

We must reduce excessive spending in Frankfort, cut waste by auditing spending, and not have the creation of new taxes.

I am passionate about keeping biological males from competing in girls/women's sports. It does untold mental damage to young women and takes aways the ability to fairly compete. This robs girls of their ability to win as well as possible scholarship opportunities.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

An elected official must have integrity, honesty, transparency, and a willingness to listen to the concerns of their constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Marianne Proctor (R)

I am a person with integrity, passion, empathy, and work tirelessly. I am a strong leader that will fight to keep our country as representative republic, with free markets limited government, and free and fair elections.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

When President Ronald Regan was shot. I had just turned 13 at the time.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

I worked at an answering service for 3 years, beginning when I was 15 years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Marianne Proctor (R)

The Bible. All scripture is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Marianne Proctor (R)

A country boy will survive- Hank Williams Jr.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Marianne Proctor (R)

I believe there should be some level of a healthy friction between the three branches to keep a check on the governor, allowing the checks and balances of our government to work as designed.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Marianne Proctor (R)

Economic recovery from the 2020-2021 pandemic and lock-downs will be one of the largest challenges for KY. Many small businesses were severely harmed if they were able to remain viable at all, with all of the lock-downs, regulations, and restrictions that were imposed on them. There was minimal help from the very government that shut them down and put undue regulations on them if they were to keep operating. Soaring inflation, record high gas prices, supply chain shortages and reduced work force participation rates negatively impact our already fragile economy. Unchecked spending, proposal for new taxes, and a large unfunded pension liability will also hinder our economic recovery.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Marianne Proctor (R)

I do not see the benefits of a unicameral state legislature. Such a system decreases representation, does not adequately protect the interests of minority groups, and decreases any debate or close examination/discussion of issues.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Marianne Proctor (R)

No. Experience in leadership, critical reasoning skills and effective communication are more beneficial in my opinion. Although experienced politicians may be more skilled at understanding the intricacies of the inner workings of legislative process, many have become unduly influenced by special interest groups and lobbyist and no longer are responsive to the will of the people that they represent. They begin to make legislation that benefits themselves and their large donors.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Marianne Proctor (R)

Building coalitions most certainly can be beneficial. Having strong and healthy relationships with other legislatures allows one to more adequately hear opposition, to be able to work together constructively.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Marianne Proctor (R)

There are pros and cons to each system. I learn towards independent commissions in that there are clear redistricting criteria, public hearings with input from the voters, and no lobbying behind the scenes. When legislatures get to choose their voters vs voters choosing their legislatures, it leads to a high re-election rate for incumbents and puts challengers at a distinct disadvantage.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

I would be interested in Health and Family Services, Education, Elections, Constitutional Amendments or Intergovernmental Affairs.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

Ted Cruz, as a constitutionalist, and Lauren Boebert, as a strong woman that is unafraid to push back against the establishment elite and make her voice heard.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Marianne Proctor (R)

Not at this time.

Both sitting legislators 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?

Marianne Proctor (R)

As I'm out listening to people in my district, there are many stories that impact me. Mother's telling me how difficult it was for schools to be streamed via ZOOM and how their children suffered. The uncertainly of how long schools would be open before they shut down. The unending masking and the damage it was doing to their kids. It created unnecessary social isolation, anxiety, mental and emotional health issues, as well as academic decline. Several have removed their kids from public school and were elated to see their children thriving and happy in schools with no masking, consistently having class, and emphasis on academics vs social engineering. As a speech therapist, I am particularly sympathetic for the critical language, cognitive and social skills that have been stunted by 2 years of masking, and especially impacting those with speech/language deficits. Stories like these compel me to run and be the voice for the people.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Marianne Proctor (R)

What do you call a Texas A&M Aggie graduate after 5 years? BOSS

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Marianne Proctor (R)

The governor should be held in check by legislators to prevent tyrannical and unconstitutional executive orders. Especially ones that have no end date and arbitrary rules about when they expire.

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

Marianne Proctor (R)

With the new progressives/far left wing of the Democrat party, compromise with them usually results in disaster for center right to the most conservative right. There are times when it may be necessary but not if it violates the constitution, morals or conservative principles.

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