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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Biography
Barrus earned his BS in Engineering from Utah State University.
Barrus has worked in the following positions: Salesman, Safety Engineer, Property Management, Manufacturing, Facility Construction and Management, and Environmental Engineer.
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
Comprehensive donor information for Barrus is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Barrus raised a total of $84,142 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 14, 2013.[5]
| Roger Barrus's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State House, District 18 |  |
$14,151 | |
| 2010 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$16,471 | |
| 2008 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$16,501 | |
| 2006 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$8,601 | |
| 2004 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$8,371 | |
| 2002 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$7,876 | |
| 2000 | Utah State House, District 18 | |
$12,171 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $84,142 | |||
2012
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $14,151.
| Utah House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,500 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Newfield Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Agpac | $750 | |||
| Questar | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $14,151 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $16,471.
| 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 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $16,501.
| Utah House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $1,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,500 | |||
| Newfield PAC | $1,000 | |||
| Workers Compensation Fund Of Utah | $600 | |||
| Pacificorp | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $16,501 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $8,601.
| Utah House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Workers Compensation Fund Of Utah | $500 | |||
| Utah League Of Credit Unions | $500 | |||
| Utah Medical Association | $500 | |||
| Friends Of Weber/Davis | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $8,601 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $8,371.
| Utah House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Utah League Of Credit Unions | $500 | |||
| Davis County Republican Party | $500 | |||
| The Tetris Group | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $8,371 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Barrus won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $7,876.
| Utah House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $600 | |||
| 1-800 Contacts | $500 | |||
| Campaign For Americas Future | $500 | |||
| Gop Frosh Pac | $300 | |||
| Utah Bankers Association | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $7,876 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Barrus won election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Barrus raised a total of $12,171.
| Utah House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Barrus's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Consolidated Printing Inc | $2,195 | |||
| Barrus, Roger E | $1,828 | |||
| Questar | $500 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $500 | |||
| Cash, Don | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $12,171 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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