Kentucky State Senate District 6 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Kentucky, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Kentucky State Senate District 6 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 6

Lindsey Tichenor defeated Brian Easley in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Tichenor (R)	94.5	31,111
		Brian Easley (D) (Write-in)	5.5	1,797

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,908
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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?

Brian Easley (D)

Economic development, growth, and opportunity should be inclusive.

We must defend Women's, Minority, and LGBTQ Rights, as well as protect our children from unregulated gun violence.

We must defend our nation and the Constitution from the far-right and rising currents of fascism.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Ensure Parental Rights in Education

Fight for Medical Freedom

Election Integrity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Brian Easley (D)

Above all I seek to defend the U.S. Constitution and Kentucky State Constitution, as they have been written.

I am very interested in Business, Ethics, Fiscal Responsibility, Technology and Innovation, Economic Issues, Gun Policy, Civil Rights, Foreign Policy, Military and Veterans Affairs, Disability Rights, Human Rights, Food Security and Agriculture, Equine Policy, Drug and Alcohol Policy, Bourbon and Spirits Policy, Common Sense Taxation, Labor and Union Policy, and I have always been maintained an interest in promoting the Arts.

I will also work to defend abortion access and protect those whose religious beliefs or lack thereof are currently being suppressed by a very vocal and well-funded religious minority seeking to unconstitutionally impose their will upon the rest of the people.

I hope to serve the people ethically, and pledge to respect and value all views to the best of my ability. I want to promote what makes our senate district special, continue to grow inclusively, create a safe and secure environment for our children to grow up in - free from oppression by either the state or the church.

We've got a very special new district. It has something for everyone. Rural, urban, suburban, new urbanism. From Trimble County through Oldham County, all the way down to Jefferson County and Louisville - we're very fortunate to have this opportunity to define this new senate district and be a part of Kentucky's next chapter.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Our education system has been failing our students and needs an overhaul. Parental involvement is becoming less valued in our public schools and we need to ensure parent's have full transparency in their child's education and that their parental rights are regarded as such. School choice needs to become an option for parents to find a school that can meet the needs of their children when the public school can not.

Medical Freedom has become a huge issue for so many in the work force and in our schools. Current law that allows for medical freedom has been ignored, businesses and schools have been allowed to discriminate based off of personal medical decisions. This needs to be remedied. Voters have lost confidence in our election process and need assurance that their vote is valid and protected. I will always fight for protections of the unborn and a continued effort to overturn abortion laws and end the killing of our most vulnerable. I will vote to protect our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms as our protection against an authoritarian government.

Our first amendment right of free speech has been under attack; a disagreement or a question is not a green light censorship, our constitutional first amendment right needs to be upheld.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

The apostle Paul was bold in his proclamation of the gospel of Christ and was unafraid to speak the truth and was willing to go where he was called in order to share that gospel. In the face of intense opposition, he stood strong and refused to back down on what was right and true. He was honest and sincere in his struggles, yet took up the calling on his life and continued forward to fulfill his purpose.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

The Bible.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

To listen to and communicate with their constituents and to be active in their districts and know what issues are directly affecting those they represent. Our job as a representative of the people, is to be their voice in government and write legislation that upholds the rights granted within the constitution for them to have the best opportunities to prosper.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

I am not seeking political office to attain a title in government. The decision to run for the KY State Senate was bathed in prayer as are all of the path's that my life have taken me on. I am running for this position because I see the issues so many of us are dealing with and I am a person who will put in the effort and work necessary to bring about resolution to those problems. The communication, networking and leadership skills that I attained as a top level sales executive will serve me well in working with other legislators and will be beneficial in connecting constituents in my district to the governmental process. I was taught a strong work ethic from my family and have always been a boots on the ground type of person. Our time as missionaries in the Dominican Republic honed those skills as well as developed new skills as we were thrust into positions of providing disaster relief to neighboring Haiti after the devastating earthquake. I have seen hardship and struggle and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, get to work, and make a difference.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Learn, research, listen, communicate and be a representative for your constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

My greatest legacy will be left to my children. That they would learn from me the importance of getting involved and doing what you can to make a lasting difference in the world, to take a stand for what is right and not be afraid to take steps to bring about change.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

I was 5 when the attempted assignation of Ronald Reagan happened.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

My first job was at Hometown Pizza in LaGrange as a hostess and server. I worked there through high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

The Chronicles of Narnia Series, these books draw a connection for the fantasy world of Narnia and the Christian faith. CS Lewis was a brilliant author and theologian.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Wonder Woman

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

Brian Easley (D)

Kentucky by the Everly Brothers

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

What a Beautiful Name , Hillsong

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

In my travels of the world and our time as missionaries, I often struggled with the blessings that I have. It is hard to reconcile how I have been blessed with so much and others so little. The American way of life has recently been under attack, which is hard to see. Although I am gravely aware of disparities within our own nation, America truly is a place like no other. When you see the struggles of third world and developing nations, you gain an immense appreciation for what America represents.

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

Brian Easley (D)

Balanced.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

I believe the legislature and governor should both operate to serve the people, writing and approving laws that will uphold constitutional rights and create opportunities for citizens to prosper. When there is overreach of our governorship, legislature should step in and create safe guards that prevent this overreach.

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

Brian Easley (D)

Protecting Women's Rights in the state. Protecting the Constitution from abuse. Economic Growth and Opportunity. Cannabis Legalization and increase in industrialized hemp production. Positive advances in Equine and Agriculture Policy. Attracting major and small business to the state and fostering and inclusive business environment. Energy and alternative energy growth.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

To reign in the overreach of government in the lives of citizens. To stop the infiltration of dangerous ideologies within our schools and universities that are creating division within our commonwealth and nation.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

The benefits would be an open debate with all members of the assembly. The drawback; less representatives and there would be one less step in the law making process for accountability and oversight.

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

Brian Easley (D)

Yes.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

No, I believe government should be by the people for the people. Not all of the founders had experience in government, but the experience of tyrannical overreach that led them to create the most prosperous and free nation on earth. What is beneficial for state legislators, is the desire to make a difference and the willingness to learn.

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

Brian Easley (D)

Reaching across the aisle and being able to work with lawmakers from other backgrounds, belief systems, and political parties is key to responsible government.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Of course. Legislating should operate with free and open debate. If relationships based out of respect for one another do not exist, it could hinder the process.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Brian Easley (D)

A bipartisan one.

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

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Education, Natural Resources & Energy, Licensing and Occupations, Veterans Military Affairs & Public Protection, Health and Welfare, Economic Development & Tourism

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

Brian Easley (D)

No.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Calloway, Southworth, Maddox, Raeborn, Wesley

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

Brian Easley (D)

No.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Not presently.

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?

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

There are so many stories that I've heard from within my district. The direct affect on the lives of people regarding the pandemic has been eye opening. From school policies that created divisiveness, discrimination, and was detrimental to learning, to students at universities being blocked from campus activities based off "non-compliance", to healthcare workers and employees being fired for their personal medical decisions; people have been impacted. We have been witness to what an overreach of government can do to a society.

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

Brian Easley (D)

The legislature should be involved to advise, yes. No executive should wield unchecked emergency powers.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Yes. Emergency powers should come with limitations. Too much power is a dangerous commodity.

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

Brian Easley (D)

Absolutely.

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

Sadly, compromise has become the name of the game in politics. I do not like it, but in some policy making it may be necessary. Many issues I will refuse to compromise and if that means a bill does not pass, so be it.

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