

Brett Barker
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brett Barker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 51
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA, PharmD, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Cornerstone Church, Connection Group Leader, Republican Party of Story County
Chair, Young Republican National Federation, Midwest Regional Vice Chair
Nevada Foundation, President, Hoover Presidential Foundation
Trustee, Pizza Pie Looza Festival, Chair
Main Street Nevada, Board of Directors, Nevada Economic Development Council
Executive Committee, Iowa Pharmacy Association, Senior Policy Advisor
American Society of Pharmacy Law, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor - City of Nevada, 7
Nevada City Council, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Joni Ernst
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa
Randy Feenstra
Iowa Young Republicans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
State Rep Austin Harris
State Rep Shannon Latham
Marshall County Board of Supervisors Chair Jarret Heil
Former Republican Party of Iowa Co-Chair Cody Hoefert
Governor Kim Reynolds
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Young Republican National Federation (2024)
Austin Harris (2023)
Hobby Lobby (2023)
Paul Pate (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Jobs, Opportunity, and New Ideas PAC (2024)
Austin Harris (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Nico Rios (2023)
Young Republican National Federation (2023)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions should be exceedingly rare outside of serious health risk to the mother.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Churches should never be singled out or treated differently than any other entity. They are essential.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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. They are a critical geopolitical ally. They are a democracy in a tough neighborhood. In addition to share security concerns and intelligence sharing, they also have significant research and development capability.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
While school vaccine requirements for communicable diseases of pathogens that put children at risk of death have long been in place, it's important to critically access each. Accommodations and exceptions should be made for deeply held convictions.
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?
Markets should determine wages. Artificially high minimum wages can price out certain individuals such as high school students.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
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?
Iowa should have no additional restrictions than current law and those current restrictions should continually be evaluated to ensure they are both Constitutional and effective.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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 our God given rights and liberties.
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
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian and I believe that Jesus is our savior.
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?
I believe that we continue to make significant strides to improve equality and reduce racism. While there is more work to do as evidenced by situations like the riots of 2020, I do not see racism as a domestic security threat.
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?
Nuclear power is significantly underutilized in our energy portfolio - it is clean and reliable and technically has greatly advanced.
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.