Matt volunteers as an ambassador for the National Alzheimer's Association. He lives in Jessamine County with his 2 children.

Matt is a senior financial advisor at Family Wealth Group. He previously led the Kentucky Department of Insurance’s Health and Life and Property and Casualty Divisions, and was the Jessamine County Republican Party Chair. 

Matt Lockett is the state representative for District 39. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. 

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Plans to introduce a bill that eliminates the taxing authorities of non-elected boards and positions, such as library boards.

Plans to eliminate the taxing authorities of non-elected boards and positions, such as library boards.

Opposes tax increases and value-added taxes.

Plans to bring state funds to the 39th District to encourage responsible growth and economic development.

- Plans to eliminate the taxing authorities of non-elected boards and positions, such as library boards.
- Opposes tax increases and value-added taxes.
- Plans to bring state funds to the 39th District to encourage responsible growth and economic development.

Economy

Supports increased funding for police and providing necessary equipment, contrasting with "many on the left" who advocate defunding.

Supports providing law enforcement with pay increases and additional equipment to help them do their job. 

Opposes granting special status or public funds to those who circumvent immigration laws.

Opposes granting special status or providing public funds to those who violate immigration laws.

Plans to propose a bill outlawing sanctuary cities in Kentucky.

Opposes gun control and said "red flag laws are an attempt to take away the right of a person deemed a threat to own a firearm."

- Supports providing law enforcement with pay increases and additional equipment to help them do their job. 
- Opposes granting special status or providing public funds to those who violate immigration laws.
- Plans to propose a bill outlawing sanctuary cities in Kentucky.
- Supports legal immigration.
- Opposes gun control and said "red flag laws are an attempt to take away the right of a person deemed a threat to own a firearm."

Public Safety

Healthcare

NPR for Central and Eastern Kentucky, Ky. bill would make it illegal to teach about institutional racism

Supports expanding school choice by creating a funding mechanism for public charter schools.

Believes "teacher pay should go to teachers, not padding the pockets of administrators."

As a state representative, supported House Bill (HB) 487, which would make it illegal to teach education about race and racism in schools.

- Supports expanding school choice by creating a funding mechanism for public charter schools.
- Believes "teacher pay should go to teachers, not padding the pockets of administrators."
- As a state representative, supported House Bill (HB) 487, which would make it illegal to teach education about race and racism in schools.

Education

As of August 20, 2024, Matt Lockett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matt Lockett

Matt is currently a Senior Financial Advisor at Family Wealth Group. He previously led the Kentucky Department of Insurance’s Health and Life and Property and Casualty Divisions. He has also served as the Jessamine County Republican Party Chair. 

Matt Lockett currently serves as the state representative for House District 39. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Has experience as a financial services professional and consumer advocate.

Believes with adequate planning, a community can thrive and welcome new employers and businesses.

Supports state road improvements and funding.

Believes in diverting state funds to the 39th district to encourage responsible growth, saying, "We are blessed with resources beyond measure in our district."

Plans to work towards securing funds for economic development in the 39th District.

Opposes non-elected positions with taxing authority, such as library boards, saying "this practice must end."

Supports legal immigration, citing a personal friend from Malaysia as an example of successful work visa immigration.

Opposes granting protected status to individuals who have committed crimes.

Opposes gun control and said, "Red flag laws" are an attempt to take away the right of a person deemed a threat to own a firearm."

- Supports providing law enforcement with pay increases and additional equipment to help them do their job. 
- Opposes granting special status or providing public funds to those who violate immigration laws.
- Plans to propose a bill outlawing sanctuary cities in Kentucky.
- Supports legal immigration.
- Opposes gun control and said, "Red flag laws" are an attempt to take away the right of a person deemed a threat to own a firearm."

Believes in strong insurance regulation to ensure affordable healthcare.

As division director, helped educate, inform and protect the public regarding insurance in Kentucky.

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life legislation.

Believes in addressing healthcare issues, including the Coronavirus pandemic.

Supports the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe v. Wade, and believes abortion policy should be determined by states.

Opposes abortion and plans to support anti-abortion measures.

Ky. bill would make it illegal to teach about institutional racism

Believes the Commonwealth of Kentucky has "never put more into public education than we do now."

Believes parents should have control over their child's education.

Believes a strong public education system is essential for the state's future and co-sponsored legislation to invest in K-12 schools.

Believes traditional public education is not the best option for some students.

Opposes House Bill 22, which would make it illegal to teach about institutional racism.

As a state representative, supported House Bill 487, which would make it illegal to teach about institutional racism in schools.

- Supports expanding school choice by creating a funding mechanism for public charter schools.
- Believes "teacher pay should go to teachers, not padding the pockets of administrators."
- As a state representative, supported House Bill 487, which would make it illegal to teach about institutional racism in schools.

Believes development generates tax revenue and funds infrastructure that attracts business and development.

Supports clean drinking water initiatives.

Supports Constitutional Amendment #2, which would allow the state to collect taxes on property owned by the state of Ohio but located outside of Ohio.

Opposes gun control and received an endorsement from the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Matt resides in Jessamine County with his 2 children.

Matt Lockett is currently a Senior Financial Advisor at Family Wealth Group. He previously led the Kentucky Department of Insurance’s Health and Life / Property and Casualty Divisions.

Matt Lockett has served as the state representative for House District 39 since 2021.

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- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
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