
Christine Barnes
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Christine Barnes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 71
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lansing Community College, Lansing
Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
NRA, Instructor, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Stephen Ministry - Our Savior Lutheran Church, Stephen Leader - Current, Kiwanis Club of Grand Ledge Area
Board Memeber- Treasurer - Current, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Board Member and past Advocate - Current
Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN), Board Member - Current, American Legion Post #48
Auxiliary-Current, Eagles Charlotte, Auxiliary -Current
Labor of Love, Event Planner and volunteer, National Wild Turkey Federation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Eaton County Commissioner, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2018
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
|100%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Right to Life of Michigan
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Tom Barrett (2016)
Upright Michigan (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Building Experience Now PAC (2019)
Central Michigan Conservative Leadership Fund (2018)
Chatfield Majority Fund (2018)
Compete Michigan PAC (2018)
Frankenmuth PAC (2018)
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
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?
Life of mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There is no government spending not open to discussion for budget balancing.
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.
Did not answer
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?
The right to worship or not worship as you see fit without interfere from the government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I like the Christian Healthcare Ministries model as an alternative to traditional health insurance options. Talking about this model and educating constituents would help make this even more affordable.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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 that apply and meet our federal requirements or come to our country legally. Those who truly seek political asylum and meet our Federal requirements.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity. The Bible is the Word of God. I believe we are on this earth to love and serve our Lord, family and community. I do not judge as I do not have a heaven to give someone or a hell to send them to. I lead by example and service.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record as a commissioner with Eaton County.My voting record as a commissioner on the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. My voting record on EATRAN.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served my community as a County Commissioner and was appointed to many regional boards. I also volunteer a great deal to serve my faith and our most vulnerable in our community. I was raised here and educated here. I know Eaton County well.
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?
My faith, family and community is very important to me. I serve everyone without discrimination or judgement. My beliefs are strongly held. However, the only way to lead is to listen. I intend to lead by example and serve every member of my community with transparency and kindness.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Eliminate gun free zones. I am an NRA instructor, I teach firearm safety for a living. Read my company reviews. I deeply care about this issue. Concealed Carry Partners (on Facebook and google)
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
CASA Support and funding to protect abused children. Veteran support and benefits Reciprocity for Healthcare worker's certifications from other states
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it is a threat. Hate is always a threat to domestic security. My husband and I are an interracial couple. I have first hand experience with racism towards myself and my family.
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