Brent Barker

Republican | Oregon

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brent Barker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Brent Barker websites XLinkedIn

EDUCATION

California State University, Chico CA, BS, 1987-1989

California State University, Chico CA, MA, 1989-1991

Leadership Institute International Division, Vienna, Austria, Certificate, 2018-2018

Pepperdine University, Malibu CA, Professional, 2017-2017

Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu CA, MDR, 2022-2026

WORK & MILITARY

See Website

AFFILIATIONS

Multnomah Bar Association, Member, 2024-2026

Oregon Mediation Association, Member, 2024-2026

NRA, Member, 2025-2026

TCGC, Member, 2024-2026

Heritage Foundation, Member, 2015-2026

NAR, Member, 2005-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

US-Asia Ambassador Economic Council International Trade Council, 2009-2012

Commendation Award for Public Service by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 2015-2015

Precinct Committee Person, 2019-2026

White House Executive Office of the President (EOP) Office of Advance, 2015-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

2022 Candidate for Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries (BOLI), 2022-2022

2024 Candidate for Oregon Secretary of State, 2024-2024

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Barker article which comments on the Sweet Cakes case.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

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The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

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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.

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The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

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ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

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IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

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ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO

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


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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EQUALITY

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.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

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