www.kftc.org | May 2020
KENTUCKY PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER GUIDE – U.S. CONGRESS | 21
U.S. House of Representatives – District 6 There are two candidates in the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional House seat. The winner will face the Republican nominee – either incumbent Andy Barr or his primary challengers Chuck Eddy or Geoff Young – in the November general election. The Democratic candidates are: Josh Hicks www.joshhicksforcongress.com www.facebook.com/ JoshHicksKY twitter.com/ joshhicksky
Daniel Kemph Did not respond.
Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District
QUESTIONS What’s your vision for Kentucky? How will the lives of Kentuckians be improved as a result of your time in office? Josh Hicks: My vision for Kentucky is an egalitarian society with good educational opportunities that begin with preschool education and continue through post-secondary education, to include job training and a well-funded workforce development program. To foster an environment that is attractive for businesses to locate, hire, and retain Kentuckians, and to help develop Kentucky — both rural and urban — into an economy that works for everyone. Daniel Kemph: Did not respond.
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How would you create a more equitable federal tax structure – where everyone pays their fair share – that raises adequate revenue, fights poverty, and invests in under-resourced communities and the services we all need? Josh Hicks: I would advocate for legislation that creates an equitable tax structure so that those least able to bear the burden are not stuck with regressive taxes that lower their quality of life, and those most able to bear the burden pay their fair share. We should be seeking adequate revenue from income-based tax programs, and move away from regressive tax policies that burden low-income people (e.g. gas tax, sales tax, and surcharges). Daniel Kemph: Did not respond.
What would you do to make sure that every Kentuckian has quality, affordable health care? What are your top health policy priorities, and what approaches to health care coverage do you support? Do you support Medicare For All? Josh Hicks: I want to ensure that everyone who doesn’t feel well can go to the doctor without the fear of bankruptcy. I am for a healthcare plan that ensures affordable, quality care, that includes a public option as well as oversight of healthcare companies to prevent the improper denial of legitimate medical care. I do not support Medicare for All but favor a Medicare buy-in public option. I support the Medicaid expansion, which not only provided care for people who otherwise would not be able to get treated, but also provided much-needed funding for rural hospitals facing bankruptcy.
U.S House District 6 includes the following counties: Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine (part), Madison, Montgomery, Powell, Scott, Woodford, Bath, Fleming, Harrison (part), Menifee, Nicholas, Robertson and Wolfe.
Daniel Kemph: Did not respond.
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