Matt Bevin

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Matt Bevin

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth January 9, 1967 (Age: 59)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Matt Bevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies and has a background in financial consulting, having worked for prominent investment firms. He founded Integrity Asset Management and later became a partner at Waycross Partners. Bevin transitioned into manufacturing by taking over management of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company, which faced significant challenges but received state support for rebuilding. He currently serves as CEO of Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC.

Political Ideas

Matt Bevin's political identity is marked by a blend of free-market advocacy and socially conservative values. He champions deregulation and tax reforms to stimulate economic growth while simultaneously opposing strict environmental regulations, favoring policies that balance industry interests with conservation. Bevin's support for school choice and vocational education reflects a localized approach to public policy, aiming to empower individual communities. His stance on healthcare, opposing the Affordable Care Act and advocating for market competition, reveals a calculated approach to reducing costs while expanding access to mental health services. These positions highlight a tension between his free-market principles and the need for social safety nets.

Campaigns
2019: Kentucky State Governor

Election History

Kentucky gubernatorial election, 2019

704,754 votes (48.84%)

Loss

Winner: Andy Beshear

Kentucky Governor 2019, Republican Primary Results

136,060 votes (52.40%)

Win
2015: Kentucky State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Kentucky gubernatorial election, 2015

511,374 votes (52.52%)

Win

Kentucky Governor 2015, Republican Primary Results

70,480 votes (32.91%)

Win