Senator Damon Thayer's excellent record of achievement and his vision for the future have impressed many individuals, businesses and organizations.

Recent Endorsements

National Rifle Association of America - 11/15/11

• Senator Damon Thayer is a long time champion of the Second Amendment. He has a consistent record of protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms of law-abiding Kentuckians in Senate District 17, earning him ‘A’ ratings and endorsements from the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund in both 2004 and 2008.
  
  During the 2011 session, he worked diligently to ensure The Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment would be placed on the 2012 ballot, thus enabling Kentucky to take an important step in preserving its hunting heritage for future generations. Senator Thayer’s committed support of the Second Amendment is a great asset to gun owners, sportsmen and to all residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  

Georgetown News-Graphic – 2/1/11

• It’s our opinion that Damon Thayer is an outstanding senator, and has served Scott County and his district well in Frankfort. He has always proven to be effective and a visionary.”

Boone County PVA Cindy Avlinghaus – 8/26/11

• “Damon Thayer has not only arranged for me to speak to the Local Government Committee twice, but also helped limit SD1 increases, fought to hold special taxing districts accountable to voters and helped Kentucky with his transparency bill.’

Kentucky Club for Growth (www.kyclubforgrowth.org) – 7/28/11

• “Senator Damon Thayer is a champion for taxpayers in the Senate.” “In the history of our scorecard, no senator has opposed unnecessary spending and held the line against tax increases more often than Damon Thayer…he has become a leader for fiscal conservatives…a dependable sponsor and champion of legislation to protect the taxpayer…his commitment to government transparency, low taxes, and controlled spending is unmatched in the Senate.”

United States Senator Rand Paul – 8/8/11

• “I’m very happy to be here to support Damon Thayer, one of the most conservative, if not the most conservative member of the State Senate.”

Lexington Herald-Leader - 3/25/2010

• Senator Thayer…fighting for transparency, disclosure, accountability and transparency. “…(Thayer’s bill) would make KACo and the League(of Cities) subject to open records and open meetings laws, give their boards a code of ethics and allow the state auditor to review their books….would require KACo and the League to post their expenses online.” The bill was passed into law.
  

Margie Montgomery, Executive Director, Kentucky Right to Life - 10/10/11

• Damon Thayer is a conscientious and knowledgeable legislator, who has represented his constituents and other Kentuckians very well since 2003. As someone who has been in Frankfort every week during the sessions, I am very aware of Senator Thayer’s attributes.
  
  Damon has a 100% pro-life voting record, which is an excellent indicator of his public position on respect for the dignity of each and every human life. He attends our annual Right to Life rallies in the Capitol rotunda, which are held to show public support of our pro-life bills. He has been helpful in providing support and advice to us in the pro-life movement.
  
  In these times we need men and women with strong integrity and a serious work ethic not only in committee assignments but also on the Senate floor to also speak on other legislation that will enhance the lives of Kentuckians. It is a refreshing experience to hear Senator Damon Thayer speak clearly and forcefully on the issues in which he believes
  

Kentucky League of Cities letter to Damon Thayer - 8/16/11

• "...you have been an outstanding advocate for pension system reform, as evidenced by your sponsorship of SB 2 last session. As you know, retirement reform is the most pressing fiscal issue facing Kentucky’s cities and has been KLC’s first legislative priority for the past several sessions. Because of your leadership on city issues, it is our pleasure to honor you as a Friend of Kentucky Cities."

Mica Sims, Lexington tea party organizer

• "Senator Thayer has always stood on the right side of liberty with his voting record. He has also been very active with the Tea Parties across the state. He has always been very accessible to us. Damon listens to the concerns and opinions of the Tea Party which makes him a huge asset to us in Frankfort."
  

2008 Campaign Endorsements

• Lexington Herald Leader - click here to read the story.
  
• Cincinnati Enquirer - click here to read the story.
  
• Kentucky Right to Life
  
• Northern Kentucky Right to Life- "NKRTL-PAC endorses incumbent State Senator Damon Thayer (R), based not only upon his Pro-Life responses to our questionnaire, but also upon his voting record as an incumbent state senator."
  
• Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky
  
• National Rifle Association ("A-Rated")
  
• Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
• Freedom's Heritage Forum

Following are those who went on record to support his 2004 campaign.

• Individual Endorsements
• Organization and Business Endorsements

Organizations

Individual

 “I have known Senator Thayer for several years and consider him a friend.  He has been a strong, conservative voice for his district in the Kentucky state Senate.  He stands up for what is right, reflecting Kentucky’s traditional values, and works hard for his constituents.  I strongly encourage the voters of the 17^th district to send him back to Frankfort for four more years.”

          - U.S. Senator Jim Bunning

• Enquirer - "Sen. Thayer has proven to be a strong incumbent, serving his district well and showing some legislative clout in Frankfort" To read full endorsement, click here.
   
• Kentucky Post - Says Sen. Thayer has "proven himself attentive to the needs of the district. To read full endorsement, click here.

• National Rifle Association - "Your past Senate service helping to protect the rights of law abiding gun owners and sportsmen has earned you an "A" rating from the NRA-PVF."
   
• National Federation of Independent Business - "We would like to congratulate and thank you for your 100% voting record on small business issues." 
   
• Fraternal Order of Police - "Senator Thayer has enthusiastically supported the efforts of law enforcement officers and other emergency service personnel during his past term.  Senator Damon Thayer has proven to be a genuine leader in the Kentucky State
  Senate..."
   
• Northern Kentucky Homebuilders' Association
   
• Northern Kentucky Right to Life

Reports

• The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce gave Sen. Thayer perfect marks on their Legislator Report Card. They graded votes on economic development, taxes and health care. For more information, click here.