
Josh Barnett
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Josh Barnett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Purdue Univ, West Lafayette, IN, Health and Fitness, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party, PC LD15/2
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Drain the Swamp PAC
Veterans for Trump
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Vets for Trump
Oil and Gas Workers Association
National Freedom Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
WinRed (2022)
Huck PAC (2020)
Steve Smith (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, mother's life endangered (only before 20 weeks because a c-section can be performed to save both beyond this point), and extremely rare still born situations. I would like to see these done closer to the 8-week mark more in line with a Heartbeat Bill.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Many women have suffered terrible consequences by taking these pills at home without a doctor's guidance.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Increasing minimum wage does not necessarily fix the problem. It forces owners to simply "pass the buck" on to the consumer so that everything we buy costs more to offset the increased payroll.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Absolutely not.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
ZERO!!!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I do not believe anyone should be forced to provide services that violates their moral or religious beliefs. Go shop somewhere else. Problem solved. Free market capitalism works. The People can decide what they want and what businesses/individuals they support or do not support. Note: this does not apply to racial discrimination which is completely different from religious beliefs.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
The People should have the option to assorted healthcare options. The more competition we create the lower the cost and the higher the quality because the companies have to compete for business. The monopolization of anything causes sky high prices and low quality. I would prefer to remove the government from anything we do and let the free market reign. Our government has proven itself to be highly incompetent and corrupt.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
We all saw the corruption during covid by mandating vaccines that were NOT approved with emergency use only. We can never allow this to happen again. The People tell the gov't what to do, not the other way around!
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Not only is Israel in a very strategic geographic location but they provide vital intelligence for our national security.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Nothing is more important than this right now!
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
School choice and ESA's for all should be protected
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
the sexualization of our children by Democrat policies must be eliminated
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Catholic, I believe in the Christian values that our nation was founded upon. The biblical values instilled in our Constitution is why I believe it is the greatest document in history second only to the Bible. The rights of man are inalienable and granted to us by God, not man.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
This should NEVER happen
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The people who think this need to read the Federalist Papers #61 which eloquently explains why we have an electoral college and why we are a Constitutional Republic, not a "democracy".
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This is total garbage. America's institutions are NOT inherently evil or racist.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Biological men should never be allowed in women's sports or spaces. This is so common sense I don't know why I even have to explain it.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
We need to deregulate wherever possible. We need to burn oil, coal, and natural gas while expanding nuclear energy which will keep costs lower for all Americans. Climate change is nothing more than a money and power/control grab.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil, coal, natural gas, and nuclear.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to maintain and protect the People's rights
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I am more of a Conservatarian because I hold a lot of Libertarian views (Ron Paul) on the People's individual rights and liberties.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Total waste of money and highly ineffective. It is exactly why these liberal run Democrat cities are begging for police to come back to work after they defunded them.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
shall not be infringed means shall not be infringed
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I believe teachers should be able to with special training. Deterrence works. No gun zones are not effective.
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