Luke Barber
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Luke Barber
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 89
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Louis Community College, Associates, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
Schnucks Markets, Front End Customer service, 3
Easterseals Midwest, Self-Determination Instuctor, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scout Troop 313, Eagle Scout 04/2013, Able-Disable Partnership - UMSL
Founder and Co-President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (9)
*LiUNA Local 110
Missouri AFL-CIO
*Missouri Health Care Action
Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri
*SEIU HCII
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Sierra club , Naral Prochoice
Moms Demand Action Gunsense
Missouri AFLCIO, St.Louis Labor Council
Planned Parenthood Advocates
United Auto Workers, UFCW655
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Preserve the Health of mother, Child will not survive outside the womb.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Preserve the Health of mother, Child will not survive outside the womb.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will balance the budget by taking advantage of the cost sharing methods available. Our state can do more with a smaller expenditure amount if we would look to grants and other sources of funding available to use.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will balance the budget by taking advantage of the cost sharing methods available. Our state can do more with a smaller expenditure amount if we would look to grants and other sources of funding available to use.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Constitutionally separation of church and state is referenced in the first amendment. It means the church does not influence government , and in exchange government does not restrict the church .
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Constitutionally separation of church and state is referenced in the first amendment. It means the church does not influence government , and in exchange government does not restrict the church .
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Universal Government Provided healthcare like the rest of the world . Medicaid Expansion at the State Level Medicare for All at Federal government level. Lowering the cost of Prescription drugs, by allowing Quality Tested drugs to be able to be imported if we can verify it is the same chemical compound and composition. Many people without insurance can afford their prescriptions when ordered by mail from Canada.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Universal Government Provided healthcare like the rest of the world . Medicaid Expansion at the State Level Medicare for All at Federal government level. Lowering the cost of Prescription drugs, by allowing Quality Tested drugs to be able to be imported if we can verify it is the same chemical compound and composition. Many people without insurance can afford their prescriptions when ordered by mail from Canada.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe we need to know who is coming and what the motive for coming. We must allow people to seek asylum and acquire refugee status. We must allow immigration to occur while also using 21st Century Technology and Tactics. We also must allow the process for visas to be processed and granted. Also many want to become US Citizens but the process and timeline of enforcement often removes those making 'Good Faith" Efforts , before they are able to be naturalized .
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe we need to know who is coming and what the motive for coming. We must allow people to seek asylum and acquire refugee status. We must allow immigration to occur while also using 21st Century Technology and Tactics. We also must allow the process for visas to be processed and granted. Also many want to become US Citizens but the process and timeline of enforcement often removes those making 'Good Faith" Efforts , before they are able to be naturalized .
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am of the Roman Catholic faith . My values of Taking care of others really come from the "Love Thy Neighbor as thy self." We have a lot of social teaching , that isn't being followed. That people can be successful if guided and supported and taught about their rights, responsibilities.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am of the Roman Catholic faith . My values of Taking care of others really come from the "Love Thy Neighbor as thy self." We have a lot of social teaching , that isn't being followed. That people can be successful if guided and supported and taught about their rights, responsibilities.
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?
Somewhat Liberal
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?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Believe Healthcare is a Human Right . Support Medicaid Expansion. Believe Workforce development and Higher wages will improve equity by making things more affordable .
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Believe Healthcare is a Human Right . Support Medicaid Expansion. Believe Workforce development and Higher wages will improve equity by making things more affordable .
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Currently Pursing a Bachelors degree in Public Policy and Social work. Government is for the people, and By the people. When Politicians rig the maps and the election they fail at the basic principal of democracy , and the idea of one person-one vote.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Currently Pursing a Bachelors degree in Public Policy and Social work. Government is for the people, and By the people. When Politicians rig the maps and the election they fail at the basic principal of democracy , and the idea of one person-one vote.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No, I have never.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No, I have never.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running to bring greater accessibility and inclusion for the disabled, to force government accountability and remove dark money from politics, and to correct the lack of response to COVID-19 as a public health concern that is costing us lost wages, poor healthcare, and the death of loved ones. As a Disability Self Advocate, The System for Services sets us up to fail by trying to limit our options to succeed. Also SJR38 is wrong for Missouri . Vote No on Amendment 3, Dirty Missouri is to make it harder for people to enter government by increasing dark money spending, and gerrymandering the districts by making them safe and almost impossible to flip. We Voted on Clean Missouri, as Amendment 1 in 2018 with a 59% approval in the district, and 62% Statewide.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running to bring greater accessibility and inclusion for the disabled, to force government accountability and remove dark money from politics, and to correct the lack of response to COVID-19 as a public health concern that is costing us lost wages, poor healthcare, and the death of loved ones. As a Disability Self Advocate, The System for Services sets us up to fail by trying to limit our options to succeed. Also SJR38 is wrong for Missouri . Vote No on Amendment 3, Dirty Missouri is to make it harder for people to enter government by increasing dark money spending, and gerrymandering the districts by making them safe and almost impossible to flip. We Voted on Clean Missouri, as Amendment 1 in 2018 with a 59% approval in the district, and 62% Statewide.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Guns should be limited by age, as it takes a level of maturity to own. Schools , Concert venues, Government offices should be no guns allowed in a way to limit them from being used in a way to mass murder or assassinate. However Police and Security, and military on-duty will always be able to carry a gun while carrying out their duties and will use it when needed according to their training.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Guns should be limited by age, as it takes a level of maturity to own. Schools , Concert venues, Government offices should be no guns allowed in a way to limit them from being used in a way to mass murder or assassinate. However Police and Security, and military on-duty will always be able to carry a gun while carrying out their duties and will use it when needed according to their training.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Disability Inclusion & Accessibility . Mental health Treatment & a referral process for those who know the individual to report signs and symptoms to get them the help they need. Training for Police on Disability and Mental health , so they are better able to do their job when interacting with those with health needs and to be able to provide supports and services so people can get the help without being shot simply because of their diagnosis ... in several states people with disabilities have been shot because they didnot hear directions , and some for toy trucks and other fidget objects .
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Disability Inclusion & Accessibility . Mental health Treatment & a referral process for those who know the individual to report signs and symptoms to get them the help they need. Training for Police on Disability and Mental health , so they are better able to do their job when interacting with those with health needs and to be able to provide supports and services so people can get the help without being shot simply because of their diagnosis ... in several states people with disabilities have been shot because they didnot hear directions , and some for toy trucks and other fidget objects .
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a systemic Threat to the security of our nation, but only because we have not solved the root cause of the problem. If we would focus on the person and the crime, and do all we can to keep people alive and bring them to justice. we would be better off as a society if we would address the problems and acknowledge our mistakes . We only have the 'Black Lives Matter' because for years and years ; America was a White Dominated Society from Jim Crowe to civil rights movement.We have this movement now because people have become aware of the historical racism in our government .
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a systemic Threat to the security of our nation, but only because we have not solved the root cause of the problem. If we would focus on the person and the crime, and do all we can to keep people alive and bring them to justice. we would be better off as a society if we would address the problems and acknowledge our mistakes . We only have the 'Black Lives Matter' because for years and years ; America was a White Dominated Society from Jim Crowe to civil rights movement.We have this movement now because people have become aware of the historical racism in our government .
