Tom Barr
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Barr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 137
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri, BA, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, Past President, Leadership Springfield
Member/Participant, Class 2, Target/Republican Organization, Member/Contributor
Greene County Lincoln Days, Sponsor, Missouri Circuit Clerkâs Association
President, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Parishioner and Member of Parish Finance Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Greene County Circuit Court Clerk, 2015-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Missouri Right To Life Political Action Committee
Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Billy Long (2021)
Elijah Haahr (2019)
Lincoln Hough (2017)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Mike Parson (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Billy Long (2014)
Lincoln Hough (2014)
Lincoln PAC (Mizz) (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Missouri's current abortion law.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Missouri's current abortion law.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Missouri's current abortion law.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I am in favor of additional income tax reductions for Missouri's families.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I am in favor of additional income tax reductions for Missouri's families.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I am in favor of additional income tax reductions for Missouri's families.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminating unnecessary regulations and duplicate state programs.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminating unnecessary regulations and duplicate state programs.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminating unnecessary regulations and duplicate state programs.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I support workforce development programs in Missouri including tutiion assistance.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I support workforce development programs in Missouri including tutiion assistance.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I support workforce development programs in Missouri including tutiion assistance.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support current school vaccination standards. I believe in the right of a private employer to set policies for their own businesses.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support current school vaccination standards. I believe in the right of a private employer to set policies for their own businesses.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support current school vaccination standards. I believe in the right of a private employer to set policies for their own businesses.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I support all United States policies to eradicate global terrorism.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I support all United States policies to eradicate global terrorism.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I support all United States policies to eradicate global terrorism.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish Building the Wall.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish Building the Wall.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish Building the Wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those individuals that are properly vetted by the United States Government and follow the United States Immigration Laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those individuals that are properly vetted by the United States Government and follow the United States Immigration Laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those individuals that are properly vetted by the United States Government and follow the United States Immigration Laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a member of the Roman Catholic Faith. As such, I believe that life begins at conception and continues until an individual takes his/her last breath.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a member of the Roman Catholic Faith. As such, I believe that life begins at conception and continues until an individual takes his/her last breath.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a member of the Roman Catholic Faith. As such, I believe that life begins at conception and continues until an individual takes his/her last breath.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Missouri Legislature recently passed an updated voter law which I support.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Missouri Legislature recently passed an updated voter law which I support.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Missouri Legislature recently passed an updated voter law which I support.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would like to see the new voter law implemented prior to proposing any changes.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would like to see the new voter law implemented prior to proposing any changes.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would like to see the new voter law implemented prior to proposing any changes.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the general welfare of the public.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the general welfare of the public.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the general welfare of the public.
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
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
As a small business owner it is important to me that we attract the right businesses and jobs to Greene County. This means focusing on high skilled jobs so that our local graduates can find employment here at home. My priorities are Community Safety, Growing Our Economy, Ensuring Missouri is Pro-Liberty and Pro-Life and making Missouri government efficient.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
As a small business owner it is important to me that we attract the right businesses and jobs to Greene County. This means focusing on high skilled jobs so that our local graduates can find employment here at home. My priorities are Community Safety, Growing Our Economy, Ensuring Missouri is Pro-Liberty and Pro-Life and making Missouri government efficient.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
As a small business owner it is important to me that we attract the right businesses and jobs to Greene County. This means focusing on high skilled jobs so that our local graduates can find employment here at home. My priorities are Community Safety, Growing Our Economy, Ensuring Missouri is Pro-Liberty and Pro-Life and making Missouri government efficient.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support current Missouri statues relating to gun ownership.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support current Missouri statues relating to gun ownership.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support current Missouri statues relating to gun ownership.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
