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Aaron is originally from Shelby County and attended Shelby County High School. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morehead State University. He lives on his family’s farm with his wife, Sarah, and their 6 children. Aaron's family attends Heritage Christian Fellowship in Cropper, Kentucky. 

Aaron is a small business owner of Kodiak Koating, a custom firearms manufacturer, and Ops Supply, a firearms and archery retail store. He served as a Special Operations Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy for 23 years.

Aaron Reed's campaign for state senator in State Senate District 7 is his first run for public office. 

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Plans to be a "fiscal watchdog" by eliminating waste and advocating for policies that simplify the tax system.

Plans to be a "fiscal watchdog by sniffing out waste" and advocating for policies that simplify the current tax system.

Believes state government should have to balance its budget.

Believes state government should have a balanced budget. 

- Plans to be a "fiscal watchdog by sniffing out waste" and advocating for policies that simplify the current tax system.
- Believes state government should have a balanced budget. 

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Opposes "red-flag" laws and other gun control measures.

Opposes "red-flag" laws, which permit a state court to order the temporary seizure of firearms from an individual believed to be or considered dangerous. 

Advocates for supporting law enforcement.

Believes that "bridging the gap between law enforcement officers and citizens is essential."

- Opposes "red-flag" laws, which permit a state court to order the temporary seizure of firearms from an individual believed to be or considered dangerous. 
- Opposes gun control.
- Advocates for supporting law enforcement.
- Believes that "bridging the gap between law enforcement officers and citizens is essential."

Public Safety

Opposes abortion and plans to advocate against "the abortion industry" and unsafe "chemical abortion pills."

Opposes abortion and advocates against "unsafe chemical abortion pills."

Plans to be "a tireless defender of the unborn ... [and fight] against the abortion industry, which targets vulnerable women throughout the country."

Supports allowing citizens to decide if they want to be vaccinated. 

- Opposes abortion and advocates against "unsafe chemical abortion pills."
- Plans to be "a tireless defender of the unborn ... [and fight] against the abortion industry, which targets vulnerable women throughout the country."
- Supports allowing citizens to decide if they want to be vaccinated. 

Healthcare

Supports school choice and a parent's bill of rights.

Supports school voucher programs, which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

Plans to support a parent's bill of rights, which grants parents certain rights in their child's education.

- Supports school voucher programs, which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to support a parent's bill of rights, which grants parents certain rights in their child's education.

Education

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

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Aaron Reed

Aaron is originally from Shelby County. He attended Shelby County High School and has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morehead State University. Aaron lives on his family’s farm with his wife, Sarah, and their 6 children. Aaron and Sarah attend Heritage Christian Fellowship in Cropper, KY.

Aaron currently works as a small business owner of Kodiak Koating, a custom firearms manufacturer, and Ops Supply, a firearms and archery retail store. He served as a Special Operations Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy for 23 years.

Aaron Reed ran for Kentucky State Senate District 20 in 2022 but did not win.

Operates two small businesses in Shelby County.

Supports local businesses such as Kodiak Koating, a Cerakote application shop focused on custom firearms manufacturing, and Ops Supply, a firearms and archery retail store.

Believes in boosting the local economy through job creation, saying "Aaron has collectively employed more than two dozen Shelby Countians over the past ten years."

Plans to be a "fiscal watchdog by sniffing out waste" and advocating for policies that simplify the tax system.

- Plans to be a "fiscal watchdog by sniffing out waste" and advocating for policies that simplify the tax system.
- Believes state government should have to balance its budget.

Supports firearm safety training for law enforcement and the general public.

Opposes "red-flag" laws, which permit a state court to order the temporary seizure of firearms from a person who they believe may present a danger.

Opposes gun control and "efforts aimed at reducing our God given right to self defense."

Believes in strong national defense and public safety, as demonstrated by his 23 years of service in the Navy SEAL Teams.

Advocates for standing with law enforcement, and said, "We will always back the blue!"

- Opposes "red-flag" laws, which permit a state court to order the temporary seizure of firearms from a person who they believe may present a danger.
- Opposes gun control and "efforts aimed at reducing our God given right to self defense."
- Believes in strong national defense and public safety, as demonstrated by his 23 years of service in the Navy SEAL Teams.
- Advocates for standing with law enforcement, and said, "We will always back the blue!"
- Believes that "bridging the gap between law enforcement officers and citizens is essential."

Supports an individual's right to choose whether to be vaccinated or not.

- Opposes abortion and advocates against "unsafe chemical abortion pills."
- Plans to be "a tireless defender of the unborn ... [and fight] against the abortion industry, which targets vulnerable women throughout the country."
- Supports an individual's right to choose whether to be vaccinated or not.

Believes in community service and leadership development through programs like the Boy Scouts.

Believes in improving community outcomes through dedicated service.

Believes students should have the opportunity to learn and parents should have a voice in their education.

Plans to support a parent's bill of rights, which gives parents certain rights in their child's education.

- Supports school voucher programs, which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to support a parent's bill of rights, which gives parents certain rights in their child's education.

Aaron Reed was born and raised in Shelby County, where he currently lives on his family’s farm with his wife, Sarah, and their six children. He is a graduate of Shelby County High School and Morehead State University. Aaron and Sarah attend Heritage Christian Fellowship in Cropper, KY.

Aaron Reed operates two small businesses in Shelby County: Ops Supply, a firearms and archery retail store, and a company that supplies law enforcement agencies and trains the general public in firearm safety. He recently retired from the United States Navy after nearly 23 years as a Special Operations Senior Chief.

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

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