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Rocky Adkins on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rocky Adkins on other issues.
  • 1996: sponsored the Kentucky Tourism Development Act. (Nov 2018)
Andy Beshear on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Beshear on other issues.
  • Clean air and clean water underlie everybody's success. (Apr 2019)
Matt Bevin on Environment
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • Opposes federal regulations like waterway protection. (Feb 2019)
  • I don't support cockfighting, but don't criminalize it. (Apr 2014)
Ben Chandler on Environment
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2012)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Adam Edelen on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Adam Edelen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Goforth on Environment
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Goforth on other issues.
  • Torturing dogs and cats counts as domestic violence. (Jan 2019)
Alison Grimes on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • OpEd: Disdain for the EPA, but better choice for greens. (Nov 2013)
Mark Harmon on Environment
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Mark Harmon on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Matt Bevin on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • Opposes federal regulations like waterway protection. (Feb 2019)
  • I don't support cockfighting, but don't criminalize it. (Apr 2014)
Charles Booker on Environment
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Charles Booker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steven Cox on Environment
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Steven Cox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alison Grimes on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • OpEd: Disdain for the EPA, but better choice for greens. (Nov 2013)
Mitch McConnell on Environment
Republican Sr Senator (KY): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mitch McConnell on other issues.
  • Got funding for KY's first federal wildlife refuge. (Sep 2010)
  • 1979: Killed "garbage-to-steam" plant. (Sep 2010)
  • Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Amy McGrath on Environment
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Amy McGrath on other issues.
    No stance on record.
C. Wesley Morgan on Environment
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for C. Wesley Morgan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mary Ann Tobin on Environment
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Ann Tobin on other issues.
  • Keep Kentucky beautiful; protect wildlife. (May 2020)

House:


Andy Barr on Environment
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andy Barr on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
James Comer on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for James Comer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brett Guthrie on Environment
Republican (District 2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Brett Guthrie on other issues.
  • Against expanding EPA regulatory power under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Thomas Massie on Environment
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Massie on other issues.
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Amy McGrath on Environment
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Amy McGrath on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hal Rogers on Environment
Republican Representative (KY-5): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Hal Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Ed Whitfield on Environment
Republican Representative (KY-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Ed Whitfield on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
John Yarmuth on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Yarmuth on other issues.
  • Federal government must ensure access to healthy environment. (Nov 2020)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Steve Beshear on Environment
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Beshear on other issues.
  • Secures Clean Water Act funding to clean up pollution. (Oct 2011)
Elaine Chao on Environment
Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elaine Chao on other issues.
  • Environmental regulations create roadblocks and delays. (Oct 2017)
  • 2000 slurry spill: $5600 fine; then $100,000 GOP donation. (Sep 2010)
Jack Conway on Environment
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. (Aug 2015)
Jim Gray on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
  • EPA regulations overstep bounds, but we can't throw them out. (Aug 2016)
Jim Gray on Environment
Republican candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
  • EPA regulations overstep bounds, but we can't throw them out. (Aug 2016)
Ernie Fletcher on Environment
Former Republican Governor (2003-2007): Click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Patton on Environment
Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Patton on other issues.
  • Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
  • Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
  • More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
Wendell Ford on Environment
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Wendell Ford on other issues.
  • Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
Ken Lucas on Environment
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Lucas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Dan Mongiardo on Environment
2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Mongiardo on other issues.
  • No unfunded environmental mandates. (Nov 2000)
Scotty Baesler on Environment
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scotty Baesler on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
James Buckmaster on Environment
2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary): Click here for James Buckmaster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Bunning on Environment
Republican Jr Senator (KY): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bunning on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Jack Conway on Environment
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. (Aug 2015)
Geoff Davis on Environment
Republican Representative (KY-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Greg Fischer on Environment
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Greg Fischer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ernie Fletcher on Environment
Republican (District 6): Click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Trey Grayson on Environment
Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for Trey Grayson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Lewis on Environment
Republican Representative (KY-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ron Lewis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Bruce Lunsford on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Lunsford on other issues.
  • Worked on father’s tobacco farm as a youngster. (Aug 2008)
  • Bring together all parties to review mountaintop removal. (Jun 2008)
  • Pursue policies to protect Kentucky’s environment. (Jun 2008)
  • Preserve our natural resources for future generations. (Apr 2008)
Anne Meagher Northup on Environment
Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Anne Meagher Northup on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Lois Combs Weinberg on Environment
Democratic Challenger (KY): Click here for Lois Combs Weinberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Chandler on Environment
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2012)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Rand Paul on Environment
Republican Kentucky Senator: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Rand Paul on other issues.
  • Balance environmental safety with business deregulation. (Apr 2015)
  • Hurricane Sandy relief ads were conflict of interest. (Nov 2013)
  • Hurricane recovery money is bankrupting the government. (Jul 2013)
  • Our federal government regulates everything and anything. (Sep 2012)
  • Citizens run afoul of vague definition of "wetlands". (Sep 2012)
  • EPA regulations cost $15 trillion in 2012. (Sep 2012)
  • EPA enforcement nullifies due process and judicial review. (Sep 2012)
  • Land rules made by delusional government interventionists. (Sep 2012)
  • Navigable waters should mean permanently flowing. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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