Election 2022: 2nd Congressional District Candidate John Barker

NEW JERSEY — In a few weeks, New Jersey residents will head to the polls to vote in the House of Representatives primary election. Patch sent out questions to candidates to share their thoughts ahead of the June 7 primary.

Editor's Note: Patch sent out emails to all candidates to the email addresses listed for their campaign provided to the office of the clerk. The responses received will be published between now and the primary election. These responses will be published edited only for style. Candidates who would like to participate but did not receive one (for whatever reason) can contact veronica.flesher@patch.com.

Name: JOHN BARKER

Campaign website: https://www.johnbarkerforcongress.com/.

City or town of residence: Bayville, NJ

Office sought: U.S. House

Party affiliation: NO ANSWER (Editor's Note: Barker is running as a Republican)

Education: BS Degree in Applied Science and Technology

Occupation: Radiologic Technologist, 28 years

Family: Son. Kyle, 27. Police Officer, US Army Veteran, current member Army National Guard. Daughter. Kate, 22. College student, Graduation 5/2022.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: NA

Age: 57

Previous public office, appointive or elective: NA

Why are you seeking this office?

It seems like nothing gets done in Washington. I want to impact the people of the District. The current administration is inept.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Inflation. Drill, baby, drill. I am going to fight to make America the world leader in energy production and leading supplier.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am the ONLY true Conservative. I am pro life.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

He is a life long Democrat who has voted with Pelosi 90% of the time.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Veteran's First. Less government spending. Public school parental rights.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Multiple small business ownership. US Army Veteran.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be honest. Lies lead to more lies.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

There are approximately 40000 homeless Veterans in the US. This is a national disgrace, and I plan on fixing it. Demacrats have gone crazy.