Scott Barger

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Scott Barger


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 80


Incumbent

No


Links

Scott Barger websites
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EDUCATION

Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, IN, M.Div., 2006

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary International

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Blair County Commissioner, 2023

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Hon. John Eichelberger (PA Senator, 30th District)

Hon. Dr. John McGinnis (PA House of Representatives, 79th District)

Rich Consiglio (DA Blair County)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Only if the life of the mother is at risk.

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

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?

There should be no state or federal minimum wage. Any consenting worker should be allowed to work for any wage they agree to.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

I am not convinced ESG scores are consistently applied or fairly measured. To me, a company's financial performance is of greater importance when considering investment.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

There are no circumstances I can think of in which the government should have the power to close a church.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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.

Ideally, taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, but with many millions of Americans depending on Medicaid and Medicare I would be hesitant to support legislation that would defund those programs without first looking at the short term consequences of doing so.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

There are no circumstances that a government, school, or employer should have the power to require vaccinations. The decision to vaccinate or not should be left to the individual, parents, and doctors in question.


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, Israel is a long standing ally in the region. That relationship should be respected and preserved.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

In my opinion the crisis on the southern border poses the most significant threat to our country in my lifetime. If we do not have a border, we do not have a country.


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


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

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.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a conservative, evangelical Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism is antithetical to American values and should be confronted as such. I would not consider it a threat to domestic security.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

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


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.

A and C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I think fossil fuels and nuclear power are the most reliable energy sources that can meet our growing demand for electricity.


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 protect citizens' God-given rights from be infringed.

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?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I can't think of any restrictions on gun ownership that are needed to protect public safety.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

I think special training may be required to be sure teachers are equipped to use a firearm within a school.

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