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Frank Barnitz
Frank Barnitz (b. March 17, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate. He represented the 16th District from 2005 to 2011. Barnitz served as Minority Caucus Leader.
Barnitz earned his Bachelor's 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 finance summary
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External links
- Frank Barnitz's Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2011, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge legislative profile
- Frank Barnitz on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 16 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Dan Brown |
