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Christopher Gatrost

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Christopher Gatrost is running for Kentucky State Senator, District 10, Democratic Primary.

Political background

Christopher Gatrost's campaign for Kentucky State Senate, District 10 Democratic primary, is his first entry into politics.

Economy

Plans to fight to decriminalize homelessness and implement housing first facilities.

Seeks to improve low income housing tax credits to bring more infrastructure opportunities and better the housing market.

Said, "We will also fight to stop over monopolization of our housing market just like Washington and Georgia have prevented investors from owning over 25 single family homes."

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Public Safety

Believes all departments across the state should be wearing cameras that aren't controlled by the police.

Advocates for mental health assistance for first responders.

Seeks to raise the age of consent.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion access, stating "I believe every woman should be in charge of what happens to their bodies and the medical treatments they see fit."

Supports offering Narcan in local parks and rest stops and offering rehabilitation "to provide everyone a new chance at life regardless of what attempt they're on."

Opposes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.

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Education

Supports universal Pre-Kindergarten and believes in "pursuing ways to back the faculty and staff of every school in Kentucky."

Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in college and work.

Supports competitive teacher pay.

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Voting & Elections

Supports term limits for Congress.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding internet access in rural Kentucky.

Supports regulating data centers through alternative cooling methods, such as direct to chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and air economizers, alongside closed-loop systems and non-potable or recycled water.

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Ethics & Conduct

Has misdemeanor charges due to shoplifting movies at a Radcliff Walmart.

Pleaded guilty to a child endangerment charge that occurred due to his child eloping in the morning.

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