Andy Barr

Republican | Kentucky

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andy Barr


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Andy Barr websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky, Lexington, JD, 01

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, BA, 96

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Prevent Child Abuse KY, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

US Congressman, 5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2017-18

100%


2015-16

100%


2017

100%


2017-19

100%


2017-18

96%, 90% (cum.)†


2016

88%, 84% (cum.)†


2016

B


2017

93%, 78% (cum.)†


2017-18

78%


2017-18

73%, 68% (cum.)†


2018

59%, 67% (cum.)†


2016

70%, 66% (cum.)†


2015-16

60%


2018

49% (cum.)†


2015-16

|

100%


2017

|

100%


2017-19

|

100%


2017-18

|

96%, 90% (cum.)†


2016

|

88%, 84% (cum.)†



2017

|

93%, 78% (cum.)†



2017-18

|

73%, 68% (cum.)†


2018

|

59%, 67% (cum.)†


2016

|

70%, 66% (cum.)†


2015-16

|

60%


2018

|

49% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Campaign for Working Families

Kentucky Right to Life PAC

Tea Party Express

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

National Right to Life

National Rifle Association

US Chamber of Commerce

National Federation of Ind. Businesses

National Realtors Assn

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (31)

Alex Mooney

Barbara Comstock

Carlos Curbelo

Charles Djou

David Jolly

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (142)

60 Plus Association

Acton PAC

Alamo PAC

Alan Nunnelee

American Principles


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Doug Jones

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Airline Pilots Association

American Association for Justice

American Maritime Officers

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Paul Singer

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

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

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only in the circumstances of rape, incest or where the life of the mother is at risk.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Strong military, withdraw from and strengthen the Iran Nuclear deal, support Israel and our moderate Arab partners (when/where it makes sense)

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

A government must have the support and will of the people it governs -- government receives its power from the people -- not the other way around.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Christian.

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/garland_barr/412541

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

The key to lowering costs in healthcare is promoting more competition and getting rid of unnecessary costs (defensive medicine and lawsuits). The American Health Care Act which I voted for, do just that.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

I have supported the Trump Administration's unshackling of our economy through tax cuts and deregulation. I voted for the tax bill and am advocating making the individual tax cuts permanent.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

I voted for the tax bill and am advocating making the individual tax cuts permanent. I would also like to see additional capital gains relief to spur additional investment.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Under President Trump, employment is at an all time low -- 3.9%. This is due to our booming economy powered by tax cuts and deregulation.

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Keep the system the same for the retirees and near-retirees. Allow younger workers additional savings options to supplement SS.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have served the 6th Congressional District of KY since 2013 and humbly ask for my constituents to vote for me in November.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

info@andybarrforcongress.com

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have a wonderful wife Carol and two amazing daughters -- Eleanor and Mary Clay.

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