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Jim Barber
Jim Barber (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 51. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Barber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jim Barber was born in Middleburgh, New York. His professional experience includes working as a farmer.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 51
Peter Oberacker defeated Jim Barber and Timothy O'Connor in the general election for New York State Senate District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Oberacker (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 55.4 | 72,997 |
 | Jim Barber (D)  | 44.5 | 58,685 | |
 | Timothy O'Connor (L) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 180 | ||
| Total votes: 131,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jim Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Hall (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jim Barber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I know the good work that government can and should do to protect and serve every segment of our community, a government that protects our natural resources, respects personal choice and supports our farms and businesses. I understand that government, no matter the original intent, can create regulatory and policy burdens that inadvertently hold down our communities. I believe common ground and shared interests exists within the social priorities of the citizens in our District - I have a demonstrated history of identifying and articulating shared interests to work collaboratively and address challenges head on.
Serving in the Senate is an extension of what I have done all my life: get involved, fight for my community, bring people together and collectively make things happen!
- Cutting taxes for working people, small businesses, farms, and retirees.
- Building the green energy economy upstate
- Revitalizing our rural communities
Supporting farms, small businesses and rural communities
Expanding broadband and cell service
Making sure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 6, 2020
