Ballotpedia, Hank Linderman

Hank was born in Florida and currently lives in Falls of Rough, KY, with his wife Pam and their 2 children.

Hank is an independent musician, recording engineer, and producer. He has worked with various artists and built a career in the music industry.

Hank Linderman previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky's 2nd District in 2018, 2020, and 2022, but did not win.

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Believes that "we cannot succeed as a Nation without confronting social and economic inequality head on."

Believes in applying "Trickle Up" economics, focusing on supporting the roots of the economy.

Supports applying "Trickle Up" economics, focusing on supporting the roots of the economy.

Advocates the legalization of cannabis and hemp for providing a new cash crop for farmers, new business opportunities, and medical treatment.

Wants to create a Secretary of Rural Affairs position.

Supports expanding broadband access in rural areas through federal projects.

Advocates using targeted/universal basic income to support workers in declining industries.

Wants to implement development zones and utilize tax credits and grants to encourage new industry.

Said, "We must rebuild our domestic supply chain, particularly in industries with national defense ramifications, such as tech, electronics, renewable energy."

Advocates providing tax benefits to family farms.

- Supports small businesses.
- Believes that "we cannot succeed as a Nation without confronting social and economic inequality head on."
- Supports applying "Trickle Up" economics, focusing on supporting the roots of the economy.
- Advocates the legalization of cannabis and hemp for providing a new cash crop for farmers, new business opportunities, and medical treatment.
- Wants to create a Secretary of Rural Affairs position.
- Supports expanding broadband access in rural areas through federal projects.
- Advocates using targeted/universal basic income to support workers in declining industries.
- Wants to implement development zones and utilize tax credits and grants to encourage new industry.
- Wants to raise the minimum wage.
- Said, "We must rebuild our domestic supply chain, particularly in industries with national defense ramifications, such as tech, electronics, renewable energy."
- Advocates providing tax benefits to family farms.

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Supports the adoption of Medicare for All.

Believes that improving the health and education of the less affluent will benefit the wealthy.

Supports addressing drug abuse through prevention programs, expanded health care, and rehabilitation.

Said, "We must also hold drug manufacturers liable for misleading the public, and for irresponsibly promoting and overselling addictive drugs."

- Supports the adoption of Medicare for All.
- Believes that improving the health and education of the less affluent will benefit the wealthy.
- Supports addressing drug abuse through prevention programs, expanded health care, and rehabilitation.
- Said, "We must also hold drug manufacturers liable for misleading the public, and for irresponsibly promoting and overselling addictive drugs."
- Supports access to abortion.

Healthcare

Believes in redefining policing goals, increasing community involvement, and raising entry standards for recruits to reduce unnecessary violence, especially against Black Americans.

- Believes in redefining policing goals, increasing community involvement, and raising entry standards for recruits to reduce unnecessary violence, especially against Black Americans.

Public Safety

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

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports the NøPE (No Plastics in my Environment) initiative, advocating for reduced plastic use and encouraging schools and organizations to divest from petroleum-based investments.

Wants to transition to renewable energy sources.

Promises to redirect subsidies from corporations to lower energy costs for all Americans.

- Supports the NøPE (No Plastics in my Environment) initiative, advocating for reduced plastic use and encouraging schools and organizations to divest from petroleum-based investments.
- Wants to transition to renewable energy sources.
- Promises to redirect subsidies from corporations to lower energy costs for all Americans.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Supports equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or family wealth.

Supports equal rights and schooling opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or family wealth.

Believes in expanding access to higher education for students at lower costs or for free.

Said, "Public schools must be expanded to provide childcare and preschool in order to allow working people to work. These programs must be available to all children regardless of income."

Supports trade schools, apprenticeship programs, home economics, and shop classes in high schools.

- Supports equal rights and schooling opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or family wealth.
- Believes in expanding access to higher education for students at lower costs or for free.
- Said, "Public schools must be expanded to provide childcare and preschool in order to allow working people to work. These programs must be available to all children regardless of income."
- Plans to address student loan debt.
- Supports trade schools, apprenticeship programs, home economics, and shop classes in high schools.

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Hank Linderman

Hank Linderman was born in Florida and moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1970. He attended Atherton High School and was accepted into the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Boy Choir in New York City. He is married to Pam Hartlage, and they have two children, Lucy and Jack. They currently reside in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

Hank Linderman is an independent musician, recording engineer, and producer. He has worked with various artists and built a career in the music industry.

Hank Linderman previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky's 2nd District in 2018 and won the Democratic primary. He is running again for the same seat.

Believes his proposals will create "more opportunity and economic security for the rest of America as well."

Supports the "Contract for Rural and Working America" to address job scarcity, inadequate healthcare, and educational barriers in rural areas.

Believes "almost every problem America faces has its roots in inequality; social and economic."

Endorsed by the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council.

Believes addressing inequality is crucial for progress in healthcare, employment, education, and climate change.

Supports reducing single-use plastic use.

Supports the elimination of single-use plastics.

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