Thomas Massie — MIT engineer, farmer, seven-term congressman — stands for the Constitution, individual liberty, and transparency in government.
An engineer and farmer who answers to the Constitution
Thomas Massie was born in Huntington, West Virginia and grew up in Kentucky. He earned both his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and his master's in mechanical engineering from MIT, where he co-founded SensAble Technologies.
After his career in tech, Thomas returned to Kentucky to build a self-sufficient, off-grid farm in Lewis County with his family. He served as Lewis County Judge-Executive before being elected to Congress in 2012.
Now in his seventh term representing Kentucky's 4th District, Massie is known as "Mr. No" — voting against spending bills, government overreach, and unconstitutional legislation regardless of which party proposes it. His philosophy: "You don't worry about what somebody's doing in their holler, if they don't worry about what you're doing in yours."
Standing for liberty and the Constitution on every vote
Every bill gets one test: does the federal government have the authority to do this? If the Constitution doesn't authorize it, Massie votes no.
Stop reckless spending and runaway debt. Audit the Federal Reserve, balance the budget, and stop burdening future generations with trillions in IOUs.
The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Massie has consistently fought against federal gun regulations and defended Kentuckians' constitutional rights.
Champion of hemp legalization and food freedom. Farmers should be free to grow, sell, and consume what they choose without overreaching federal mandates.
Oppose tariffs that raise costs for American families. Support open markets that let businesses compete and consumers benefit from lower prices.
Defend the Fourth Amendment against warrantless surveillance. The government has no right to spy on Americans without a warrant.
Get the federal government out of education. Decisions about schools belong to parents, teachers, and local communities — not Washington bureaucrats.
Kentucky's energy future should be decided by Kentuckians. Support an all-of-the-above strategy including coal, natural gas, and emerging technologies.
America should lead by example, not by endless wars. Bring troops home, stop nation-building abroad, and focus on securing our own borders.
Voted consistently in favor of protecting the sanctity of life, including the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Sponsor of the Audit the Fed bill. The Federal Reserve prints trillions with zero accountability — the American people deserve transparency.
Constituents prefer transparency and principles over blind allegiance. Every vote, every dollar, every decision should be open to public scrutiny.
My philosophy is live and let live. You don't worry about what somebody's doing in their holler, if they don't worry about what you're doing in your holler.— Thomas Massie
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