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


Links

Brett Barker websites FacebookXInstagram

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.

I agree to receive text messages at the phone number provided.