Luke Barber

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Luke Barber
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Saint Louis Community College, 2018

Bachelor's

University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Profession
Retail
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Luke Barber (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 89. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.

Biography

Luke Barber was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He earned an associate degree from Saint Louis Community College in 2018 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2022.[1] His career experience includes working in retail.[2] Barber was appointed to the St. Louis County Commission on Disabilities in 2020.[3]

Elections

2026

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Incumbent George Hruza is running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2026.

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George Hruza (R)

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2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Incumbent Dean Plocher defeated Luke Barber in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dean Plocher
Dean Plocher (R)
 
60.1
 
10,559
Image of Luke Barber
Luke Barber (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.9
 
7,002

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 17,561
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Luke Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Luke Barber
Luke Barber Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,062

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,062
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Incumbent Dean Plocher advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dean Plocher
Dean Plocher
 
100.0
 
3,766

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,766
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2020

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Incumbent Dean Plocher defeated Luke Barber in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dean Plocher
Dean Plocher (R)
 
59.6
 
15,200
Image of Luke Barber
Luke Barber (D) Candidate Connection
 
40.4
 
10,283

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,483
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Luke Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Luke Barber
Luke Barber Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,683

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,683
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89

Incumbent Dean Plocher advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dean Plocher
Dean Plocher
 
100.0
 
3,410

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,410
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

Candidate Connection

Luke Barber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Luke Barber graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2014 and earned an Associate Degree from Saint Louis Community College in 2018. He recently graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). He was one of the founders of the Able-Disable Partnership at UMSL which is a student club focused on advocating for students with disabilities, especially for needed building modifications. Luke Barber is a disabled self-advocate, who has a diagnosis of autism. He is very familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. While not a lawyer, he has won several discrimination cases as a plaintiff. He also has presented several sessions at multiple national conferences about disability and self-advocacy. Luke is currently employed by Schnucks Markets.
  • Accessibility and Inclusion
  • Government Accountability and Transparancy
  • Ready to Work for the Community
Disability policy and social work. Many times services that are necessary are told there just is no funding available for providers. we need someone who will be willing to stand up and challenge the status quo to bring real change and real solutions to the problems facing our constituents.

Many times we have seen unintended segregation and discrimination and have a track record of fighting against it.

Listen to their constituents.


Determined for creating impactful changes.

Perseverance to get the laws passed. Often bills don't pass in the first year. On Average a bill usually is passed between three to five years.
Determination


Perseverance
Listen to the needs of the community - I will have meetings and Town halls with constituents.

Respects Democracy - understands and respects the vote.
Willing to fight for accessibility and inclusion.

As a person who has been diagnosed with Autism, I have seen and faced these issues firsthand. I would like for all individuals with disabilities to have equal opportunity and to be able to live their lives like anyone else.
Autism spectrum disorder and societal expectations of fitting in or acting 'Normal'.
I have had to live with a diagnosis of disability and receive many social services over the years.
The Governor is the Executive branch of the State. The Governor can Sign or Veto bills. The governor also Nominates appointments for commissions and boards. The Senate Confirms those Nominees if qualified to serve on the boards and commissions. The House and Senate make up the Legislature. The Legislature drafts and votes on bills, which is also debated and discussed on the Floor of the chambers.
Lack of social services for the poor and disabled.

Crumbling and outdated infrastructure, such as the internet and roads.
I believe experience in public policy, government, or politics is preferred for those elected. However, I wouldn't say that those are the only experiences that should be used to decide our politicians and elected.

The experience could include their education, their employment, or their lived experiences.
I prefer a Non - Partisan Independent Approach. I wish the maps
It truly depends on the issue. Compromise is a double-edged sword. In some ways, compromise can make a bill stronger and in others, it can make it more watered down or weaker.

While compromise might be necessary for passage, we should also look to see how the changes proposed will impact the bill.

In some ways compromise may be necessary or desirable, but not if it will impact the effect of the legislation in negative ways.

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2020

Candidate Connection

Luke Barber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Luke Barber graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2014 and earned an Associate Degree from Saint Louis Community College in 2018. He is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work & Public Policy from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). He was one of the founders of the Able-Disable Partnership at UMSL which is a student club focused on advocating for students with disabilities, especially for needed building modifications. Luke Barber is a disability self-advocate, who has a diagnosis of autism. He is very familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. While not a lawyer, he has won several discrimination cases as a plaintiff. He also has presented several sessions at multiple national conferences about disability and self-advocacy. Luke is employed by Schnucks Markets Inc.
  • Accessibility and Inclusion
  • Government Accountability and Transparency
  • Covid 19 Response
Disability policy and social work . Many times services that are necessary are told there just is no funding . we need someone who will be willing to stand up and challenge the status quo to bring real change and real solutions to the problems facing our constituents .

Many times we have seen unintended segregation and discrimination and have a track record of fighting against it.

Listen to constituents .


Determined

Perseverance
Determination


Persevering
Listen to needs of community

Respects Democracy
Willing to fight for accessibility and inclusion .

As a person who has a diagnosis of Autism , I have seen
Autism spectrum disorder and societal expectations of

fitting in or acting 'Normal'
Size of Chamber and number of members .
No .
Lack of services and crumbling infrastructure
Yes . most bills that pass have had bipartisan support .
Elementary and Secondary education

Mental Health

Disability

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Luke Barber campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Missouri House of Representatives District 89Lost general$5,314 $4,169
2020Missouri House of Representatives District 89Lost general$5,945 N/A**
Grand total$11,259 $4,169
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Luke Barber," July 7, 2022
    2. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2022
    3. ↑ Ballotpedia's Elections Team, “Email communication with Luke Barber," July 12, 2022


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