Brad Lee Barnhill

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Brad Lee Barnhill — State Senator, Dist. 6 (Nevada General | November 5, 2024)
Secretary of State Nevada General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, B.S. Computer Science, 1981

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Independent American Party of Nevada, Clark County Central Committee Chair, Independent American Party of Nevada

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Assembly District 41, 2006-

Assembly District 4, 2008-

Assembly District 37, 2012-

Clark County Assessor, 2014-

Nevada Secretary of State, 2026-

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Constitution Party (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, thought that is rare. No OB/GYN I have ever spoken to has told me that this is an actual risk.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support policies that help workers earn higher wages, but sustainable wage growth comes from a strong economy, job creation, and competition for workers rather than government mandates. A one-size-fits-all minimum wage hurts small business.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Audit government programs, eliminate wasteful spending, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, increase transparency, and require measurable results and accountability for every taxpayer dollar spent. Do not give benefits to illegal aliens.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Separation of church and state protects religious freedom by preventing government from establishing a religion or restricting faith. It ensures all citizens are treated equally regardless of belief.

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.

Medicare and Medicaid should remain available for those who depend on them, but we should focus on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing affordability rather than expanding taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

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

Strongly Disagree


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 key democratic ally in a strategically important region. Our partnership strengthens security, intelligence cooperation, and stability while advancing shared values and mutual interests.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Disagree

I do not support sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Immigration laws should be enforced fairly, while respecting the rights and dignity of every person.


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


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

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

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 support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was raised Catholic, and my faith shaped my values of service, compassion, personal responsibility, respect for others, and commitment to doing what is right. I believe people of all faiths and backgrounds deserve equal respect.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

As a candidate for Nevada Secretary of State, I believe secure elections require both access and confidence. Photo identification helps verify voters and protect every lawful vote while ensuring eligible citizens can participate.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

No living person was ever a slave. No living person was ever a slave owner. Corruption of Blood is barred by the Constitution.

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

Small modular nuclear reactors offer reliable, affordable, carbon-free power to meet growing demand. Small modular refineries can strengthen energy independence, create jobs, and help Nevada build a more resilient energy future.


ABOUT YOU

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

Conservative on fiscal issues. Liberal on social issues.

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.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The primary goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect the innocent, uphold the rule of law, hold offenders accountable, and ensure justice is applied fairly and consistently.

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

Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree

The United States legal system must be based solely on the Constitution and laws enacted through our democratic process. No religious legal system, including Sharia law, should supersede the rights, freedoms, and equal protections guaranteed to all Americans.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

The Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. Public safety is best served by enforcing existing laws, keeping guns from criminals and dangerous individuals, and supporting responsible ownership.

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