

Brenda Barton
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brenda Barton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Gila Comm. College/Acctg, Thatcher, No, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Cosmetology, Operator, 1969
Real Estate Calif, Salesman, 1975
Real Estate Arizona, Salesman, 1979
AFFILIATIONS
Dodie -Londen Excellence in Public Service Leaders, Graduate, State Agriculture and Rural Leaders
Council Member, National State Legislator’s Article V State’s Conv, AZ Chairman
Western Legislative Academy, Graduate
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
AZ House Representatives, 2010-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
AZFRW-Regional Director, 2008-09
AZFRW-Club President, 2007-08
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Arizona Right to Life Action
Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (3)
Arizona Farm Bureau
*Arizona Police Association
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
AZ Right to Life
Free Enterprise Club
National Federation of Independent Businesses
AZ Fraternal Order of Police
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Verifiable potential death of the mother or other type of critical situation.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Federal government shall not establish a national religious organization, requiring membership for control by church government
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Create associations of like industries or businesses into special categories, groups or cooperatives for lower cost health insurance with better access to medical services at lower cost. Expand tela-medicine.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Arizona is required to have a balanced budget
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who offer needed skills for our economic growth
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those convicted of certain violent actions
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Abolition of abortion Improve natural resources management Workforce housing in rural Arizona
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, considering the violent destruction of our large cities
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Previously supported legislation is publicly available.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Eight years of previous service in Arizona legislature, building coalitions, networks, and constituency groups, I have worked in both public and private setors.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I was born in Arizona’s Gila Valley; I am a fifth-generation native of rural Arizona. Retiring in 2008 from over 20 years with the City of Safford, I understand the value of hard work. I was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and served until 2018, chairing the House Committee for Agriculture, Water and Land; Vice chair Energy, Natural Resources and Rural Affairs. My prime guiding principle is, “Do no harm” and strongly believe that the role of government is to facilitate a business environment in which job creation and economies may flourish; “government should be on your side, not in your way.” I can best be described as a ‘pragmatic, independent-minded, conservative.’
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He robed himself in flesh and dwelt among us. He is Deliverer and Salvation, the Mighty God in Christ, Jesus told us we must be born again of the water and the Spirit, and to follow the Apostle's doctrine until His return.
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