Sam Barlow
Republican | Utah
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sam Barlow
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 17
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Farmington Planning Commission, 2021-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Utah House District 17, 2026-
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion is a serious and deeply personal issue. I believe it should be limited, with exceptions in cases such as rape, incest, or when the life or serious health of the mother is at risk. We should work to reduce the number of abortions overall by strengthening families, supporting mothers, and promoting a culture that values life.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe in a market-driven economy where wages are determined by skills, demand, and opportunity, not one-size-fits-all mandates. The best way to raise wages is by growing the economy, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunity.
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.
Eliminate duplicative or outdated government programs, increase transparency and accountability in budgeting, reform regulatory processes that add cost without delivering value, and ensure taxpayer dollars are tied to measurable outcomes.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means government should not establish or favor a religion, but it should absolutely protect the free exercise of religion. People of faith should be able to live and work according to their beliefs without government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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.
C, Medicaid and Medicare should remain available for those who need them, but we should prioritize private-sector innovation, competition, and affordability rather than expanding government control.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Agree
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 ally in a volatile region, shares democratic values, and is critical to U.S. national security interests.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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.
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.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in faith, family, and personal responsibility. My values are rooted in the idea that strong families and strong communities are the foundation of a successful society. I believe in treating others with respect, serving where I can, and working to leave things better than I found them.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
I believe we should be responsible stewards of our environment, but solutions should be practical, innovation-driven, and not come at the expense of economic growth.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A balanced approach led by reliable baseload energy like natural gas and nuclear, alongside renewables where they make sense.
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
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 goal should be to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and ensure a fair and just process. It should also create opportunities for rehabilitation where appropriate.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. Any policies should focus on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals while respecting constitutional rights.
