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Stephen Barrar
| Stephen Barrar | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 160 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/25/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Darby, PA | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Barrar graduated from the United States Navy Radio and Communication School in 1973.
From 1973 to 1975, Barrar served as a Radioman in the United States Navy. He then worked as owner of Barrar Brothers Landscape Contractors from 1978 to 2000. He also worked as owner/President of Twin Oaks Garden Mart, Incorporated from 1984 to 2000.
Barrar served as a Republican Committeeperson from 1992 to 1994. He also served as 3rd Ward Township Commissioner from 1991 to 1996. From 1992 to 1996, he was a Commissioner on the Upper Chichester Township Board of Commissioners. He then served as President of the Upper Chichester Township Board of Commissioners from 1994 to 1996. In 1997, Barrar joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 160th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Barrar served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barrar served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barrar served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Barrar ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 160. Barrar ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 160, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stephen Barrar Incumbent |
100% | 28,201 | |
| Total Votes | 28,201 | |||
2010
Barrar won re-election to the 160th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Nick Digregory and independent David Cleary in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 160 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Barrar (R)
|
18,568 | 66.8% | ||
| Nick Digregory (D) | 7,911 | 28.4% | ||
| David Cleary (I) | 1,334 | 4.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barrar won re-election to the 160th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 28,604 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 160 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Barrar (R)
|
28,604 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Barrar received $147,053 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Barrar's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $9,560 |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals | $4,500 |
| Mccarrin, John | $4,300 |
| Konyk, Amanda K | $3,500 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $3,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $147,053 |
Personal
Barrar and his wife, Elena, have two children.
Recent news
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- Barrar Talks Nuclear Safety with Industry Experts - Utility Products
- Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan - The Unionville Times
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Stephen Barrar
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
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