
Mario Barnes
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mario Barnes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, BS of Construction Engineering, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Apprentice, 3
United States Air Force, Airman First Class, 3
AFFILIATIONS
American Legion Post #15, Vice-Commander, American Legion Post #2002
Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, member
Rotary Club of Iuka, member, Iuka Development and Economic Association
member, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No Answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
No Answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
None.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who 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.
No Answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Get government out of healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
No Answer
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
No Answer
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Lust for power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Methodist. Social conservative.
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.
No Answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
No Answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Mario.Barnes@ymail.com 662-279-2171
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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