Ballotpedia, Thomas Jefferson (Kentucky)

Thomas and his wife, Denise, raised their 2 daughters in Lexington. They attend Southland Christian Church, where Thomas has serves as an usher.

Thomas previously worked in finance and sales. He is also the former president of the Willow Oak Homeowners Association.

Thomas Jefferson's campaign for Kentucky state representative is his first run for public office. 

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Supports policies that aid small businesses in recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns.

- Supports policies that aid small businesses in recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns.

Economy

Opposes gun control and says "I am 100% pro-gun and will always vote to protect our gun rights."

Supports legislation to eliminate gun free zones in Kentucky and expand concealed carry laws.

- Opposes gun control and says "I am 100% pro-gun and will always vote to protect our gun rights."
- Supports legislation to eliminate gun free zones in Kentucky and expand concealed carry laws.

Public Safety

Opposes abortion and supports passing the "life at conception act."

Opposes abortion access and supports passing the "life at conception act."

Supports investment into the adoption system.

Says, "I will make myself clear on this issue. Men do not have any business being in girl's restrooms. Men do not have any business playing in girls' sports. Children should not be having permanent life-altering gender transition surgeries."

- Opposes abortion access and supports passing the "life at conception act."
- Supports investment into the adoption system.
- Says, "I will make myself clear on this issue. Men do not have any business being in girl's restrooms. Men do not have any business playing in girls' sports. Children should not be having permanent life-altering gender transition surgeries."

Healthcare

Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools saying "DEI is communist garbage that teaches our students to hate our country and our values."

- Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools saying "DEI is communist garbage that teaches our students to hate our country and our values."

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports legislation to ban the practice of taxpayer funded lobbying to combat corruption.

- Supports legislation to ban the practice of taxpayer funded lobbying to combat corruption.

Voting & Elections

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson (Kentucky)

Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Denise, raised their two daughters in Lexington. They have been longtime members of the Southland Christian Church, where Thomas has served as an usher for 21 years.

Thomas Jefferson previously worked in finance and sales. He is also the former president of the Willow Oak Homeowners Association.

Thomas Jefferson's campaign for State Representative in State House District 45 in Kentucky is his first run for public office. 

Promises to work to institute pro-small business legislation that gets government out of the way.

Believes in personal accountability, fiscal responsibility, and government transparency.

Supports transparency in campaign financing and adheres to state laws regulating contributions, including a maximum of $2,100 per individual and $4,200 per couple per election, with mandatory reporting of individuals contributing over $100.

Supports policies that aid small businesses in recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns

- Supports policies that aid small businesses in recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns

Endorsed by the candidate's friend, who said, "I know Tom personally and can attest to his uncompromising honor, integrity and character."

Opposes gun control and says "I am 100% pro-gun and will always vote to protect our gun rights"

Supports legislation to eliminate gun free zones in Kentucky and expand concealed carry laws

- Opposes gun control and says "I am 100% pro-gun and will always vote to protect our gun rights"
- Supports legislation to eliminate gun free zones in Kentucky and expand concealed carry laws

Says  "I am proudly pro-life. Children are God's gift to us, and we must do everything we can to protect them at all stages in life."

Says "I will make myself clear on this issue. Men do not have any business being in girl's restrooms. Men do not have any business playing in girls' sports. Children should not be having permanent life-altering gender transition surgeries."

- Opposes abortion access and supports passing the "life at conception act."
- Says  "I am proudly pro-life. Children are God's gift to us, and we must do everything we can to protect them at all stages in life."
- Supports investment into adoption system
- Says "I will make myself clear on this issue. Men do not have any business being in girl's restrooms. Men do not have any business playing in girls' sports. Children should not be having permanent life-altering gender transition surgeries."

Believes in community involvement and service, having served as an usher at Southland Christian Church for 21 years.

Believes in being a strong representative who listens with "an empathetic ear and sincerity" to address issues affecting his district and the State of Kentucky.

Has served as an usher at Southland Christian Church for 21 years.

Believes education is the key to success and promises to "always fight for our children's best interests."

Believes "education is the key to success."

Promises to "always fight for our children's best interests."

Believes in the importance of faith and community service.

Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools saying "DEI is communist garbage that teaches our students to hate our country and our values"

- Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools saying "DEI is communist garbage that teaches our students to hate our country and our values"

Supports legislation to ban the practice of taxpayer funded lobbying to combat corruption

- Supports legislation to ban the practice of taxpayer funded lobbying to combat corruption

Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Denise, raised their two daughters in Lexington. They have been longtime members of the Southland Christian Church community, where Thomas has served as an usher for 21 years.

Thomas Jefferson had a long career in finance and sales. He is the former president of the Willow Oak Homeowners Association.

As of September 12, 2024, Thomas Jefferson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of September 4, 2024, Thomas Jefferson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- 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. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 