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Dan Barrett (North Carolina)

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Dan Barrett
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Republican Party

Prior offices
North Carolina State Senate District 34
Successor: Vickie Sawyer
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 8, 2018

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Dan Barrett is a former Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 34 from 2017 to 2018. Barrett was first appointed to the chamber on August 23, 2017, to replace Andrew Brock (R). He was sworn in to the chamber on August 24.[1]

Barrett was a Republican candidate who sought election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 31 because of redistricting. Barrett lost the primary on May 8, 2018.

Barrett was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 13th Congressional District of North Carolina.[2] Barrett was defeated by Ted Budd in the Republican primary.[3]

Elections

2018

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 31

Incumbent Joyce Krawiec defeated John Motsinger Jr. in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 31 on November 6, 2018.

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Joyce Krawiec (R)
 
61.0
 
54,267
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John Motsinger Jr. (D)
 
39.0
 
34,693

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Total votes: 88,960
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 31

John Motsinger Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 31 on May 8, 2018.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 31

Incumbent Joyce Krawiec defeated Dan Barrett and Peter Antinozzi in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 31 on May 8, 2018.

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%
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Joyce Krawiec
 
48.6
 
6,436
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46.9
 
6,204
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Peter Antinozzi
 
4.5
 
593

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Total votes: 13,233
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Dan Barrett participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Dan Barrett's responses follow below.[4]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Sustainable quality health care

2) Keep taxes low/reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses
3) Good jobs, good roads, good schools[5][6]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Improving the healthcare delivery system for our citizens. Over the course of nearly two decades, I have been deeply involved in the revitalization of our rural hospital. Not only do we now have a successful hospital, we have built a new hospital, without taxpayer funds, and greatly improved health care services. I served 12 years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Davie Hospital and worked with others in the community to make our hospital successful. I would like to use my experience and passion to work to improve healthcare for all North Carolina citizensCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Dan Barrett answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

“ Ronald Reagan. He had strong conservative principles and was able to effectively communicate to citizens why his policies made sense for our nation. He was willing and able to work with others to achieve common goals. He was a man of integrity who treated people with respect[6] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
“ It's A Wonderful Life. Illustrates the positive difference an individual can make in the world and the importance of family, friends and community[6] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity, core principles, communication skills (including listening) and the ability and willingness to work with citizens and fellow legislators[6] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ Presidential Election of 1968 - went to school not knowing who won the election - I was 9 at the time[6] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Working the farms of Scotland County, N.C., cropping tobacco, detasseling corn and hoeing peppers[6] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Book - the Bible Novel - "All the King's Men"[6] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ Books - I love to read[6] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes, especially local government experience where much of the most important work is done for our citizens[6] ”
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Providing good jobs, good road, good schools and other needed services while keeping taxes as low as possible[6] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Respectful and working in partnership for citizens, with awareness of constitutional obligations of both branches of government[6] ”
Do you believe it's beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Absolutely, you cannot do anything on your own in any walk of life, but particularly in the legislature, it takes good relationships with fellow legislators to get anything accomplished[6] ”
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
“ Administrative Oversight allows me to work to reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses; Local Government gives me the chance to work in partnership with local communities (I'm a former county commissioner); Judicial Reform givens me a chance to positively influence judicial redistricting and consideration of possible changes to our method of selecting judges[6] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Pete Brunstetter - very effective State Senator who represented Forsyth County for many years[6] ”

2016

The following issues were listed on Barrett's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

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  • Sheriffs, Police and Public Safety: Those who protect our citizens deserve respect and admiration for the work they do. As a Davie County Commissioner, Dan Barrett has worked closely with Sheriff Stokes and other local law enforcement agencies and emergency providers. Dan has first hand knowledge of the challenges law enforcement faces. He has been with Sheriff's deputies during patrols and on checkpoints, has helped build a jail, and has supported efforts to strengthen communications systems between 911, law enforcement and other emergency providers.
  • National Security/Foreign Policy: The only way to avoid war is to project strength. The only way to keep the “bad guys” from taking over is for America to be the leader of the Free World. It is a daunting responsibility, but if we do not exercise leadership, our enemies will fill the vacuum.
  • Education: Dan grew up in Laurinburg and attended public schools. His mom was a public school teacher. He understands that public schools are critical to giving everyone the opportunity to realize the American dream. Dan recognizes that the classroom is the key to learning, and that we must support and reward good teachers.

“Common Core” needs to be abolished.

  • Immigration: We are a nation of legal immigrants. One of our strengths is our diversity, as we are a melting pot of many races, nationalities and cultures. America has always welcomed those who embrace American ideals and values. Our nation is far stronger due to the contributions of legal immigrants.
  • Term Limits: Dan is not a “career politician;” he is an attorney, businessman and true citizen-public servant. Dan believes legislators who stay in Washington too long lose their accountability to the people. Many become more concerned with their power, status, and “corner office” than in representing the people. The only way to end this is terms limits.[6]
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—Dan Barrett's campaign website, http://www.danbarrettforcongress.com/#!policy-issues-describe/tug0n

Scorecards

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2018

In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Salisbury Post, "Barrett begins term as NC senator," August 28, 2017
  2. ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "June Primary Candidates," accessed March 27, 2016
  3. ↑ The New York Times, "North Carolina Primary Results," June 7, 2016
  4. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  5. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Dan Barrett's responses," April 10, 2018
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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Preceded by
Andrew Brock (R) 		North Carolina State Senate District 34
2017-2018 		Succeeded by
Vickie Sawyer (R)


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