Roger Barrus
| Roger Barrus | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Utah State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 4, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Blackfoot, ID | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | LDS (Mormon) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Barrus has worked in the following positions: Salesman, Safety Engineer, Property Management, Manufacturing, Facility Construction and Management, and Environmental Engineer.
Barrus earned his BS in Engineering from Utah State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Barrus served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
| • Public Utilities and Technology, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barrus served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barrus served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
| • Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
Elections
2012
Barrus won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 18. Barrus was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Doug Macdonald (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Roger Barrus Incumbent |
74.3% | 12,884 | |
| Democratic | Doug Macdonald | 25.7% | 4,466 | |
| Total Votes | 17,350 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Barru won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 18[2].
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 18, defeating opponent George Mortimer (D).[3]
Barrus raised $16,501 for his campaign while Mortimer raised $0.[4]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 18 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Barrus (R)
|
11,647 | |||
| George Mortimer (D) | 3,960 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Barrus received $16,471 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2010 | |
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Newfield PAC | $1,000 |
| Pacificorp | $500 |
| Sorensen, Beverly T | $500 |
| Utah Hospitals & Health Systems Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,471 |
2008
Barrus raised $16,501 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
| Utah House Republican Elections Committee | $1,500 |
| Newfield Pac | $1,000 |
Personal
Barrus and his wife, Laurel, have four children.
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External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Roger Barrus
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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