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Frank Barnitz
| Frank Barnitz | |
| Missouri State Senate District 16 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Business Owner |
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Barnitz earned his Bachelors from Southwest Missouri State University in 1990
Barnitz owns Briarwood Cabins, Limited Liability Company. Barnitz was a Farm Manager for Barnitz Farm, Incorporated. He was also a Farm Manager for Running K Ranch in 1990. Barnitz and his wife, Lisa, have three children.
Barnitz served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2005. He has also been a Board Member for the Dent-Phelps R-3 School since 1997. He then won a special election to the Missouri State Senate in 2005.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Missouri Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Education Committee, Missouri Senate
- Transportation Committee, Missouri Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Missouri Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
Barnitz was defeated by Dan Brown in the November 2, 2010 general election.
| Missouri State Senate, District 16 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dan Brown (R)
|
31,792 | |||
| Frank Barnitz (D) | 22,760 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Barnitz won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Susie Snyders (R).[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 16 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Barnitz (D)
|
30,434 | 52.4% | ||
| Susie Snyders (R) | 27,607 | 47.6% | ||
2005
On April 5, 2005, Barnitz won a special election for the 16th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Bill Hickle (R).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 16 (2005) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Barnitz (D)
|
13,236 | 53.1% | ||
| Bill Hickle (R) | 11,686 | 46.9% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Barnitz won re-election to the 150th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Rich Parks (R).[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 150 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Barnitz (D)
|
8,532 | 60.3% | ||
| Rich Parks (R) | 5,626 | 39.7% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Barnitz won re-election to the 150th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Gary Leonard (R).[4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 150 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Barnitz (D)
|
6,092 | 55.7% | ||
| Gary Leonard (R) | 4,836 | 44.3% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008, a year he was not up for re-election, Barnitz collected $48,184 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ameren | $4,675 |
| 2nd Democratic Congressional District Committee | $3,200 |
| 82nd Democratic Legislative District Committee | $3,200 |
| 150th Democratic Legislative District Committee | $3,000 |
| Missouri Hospital Association | $3,000 |
External links
- Frank Barnitz's Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2011, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge legislative profile
- Frank Barnitz on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 16 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Dan Brown |
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