The Hon. John E. Barker (Ret.) was a judge for the 8th Judicial District Court of Kansas. After twenty-five years on the bench, he retired on April 16, 2012.
The 8th Judicial District includes Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris Counties.
Barker also served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 70th House District. Following his election to the Legislature in 2013, he chaired the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs, the Special Committee on Liquor Law, the House Select Investigating Committee, and the Special Committee on Medical Marijuana (vice-chair).
He is registered as a Republican.