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Phil Barnhart
Phil Barnhart (b. 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2001 to 2019. Barnhart did not seek re-election in 2018.
Before joining the Oregon House of Representatives as a representative in 2001, Phil Barnhart was a member of the Eugene, Oregon School Board.
Biography
Barnhart earned both his bachelor's degree and J.D. from the University of Oregon and his Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology. His professional experience includes working as an attorney, a psychologist, an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon and as president of Oregon Mental Health Associates, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy and Environment |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
| • Joint Tax Credits, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barnhart served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Tax Credits, Co-Chair |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Barnhart served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barnhart served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Joint Legislative Counsel, Alternating Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Tax Credits |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barnhart served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Environment and Water |
| • Revenue, Chair |
Campaign themes
2016
Barnhart's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs: In the last four years, we have put thousands of Oregonians back to work, bringing the unemployment rate from over 11.6% down to 7%. This is a great improvement, but there is still much work that needs to be done to help all Oregonians have the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families. By properly training the workforce of tomorrow, rebuilding our state’s infrastructure, and promoting economic growth, we can get more of the out-of-work and underemployed back in the workforce. Education: The genius of America has always been our ability to provide everyone with a quality public education. The health of a community is determined by how we educate our children. Our children have suffered greatly because of budget cuts. I plan to continue fighting for funding for our schools, including opportunities for affordable community colleges, universities, and vocational programs. Protecting educational opportunities means that while we grow as a community, our children will have the critical thinking, literacy, and math skills necessary to live and work as productive members of society. Lowering Healthcare Costs: One of the greatest contributors to Oregon’s budget shortfall is the rise in health care costs in recent years. Through the creation of coordinated care organizations (CCO’s), our state is taking steps to help lower costs and expand coverage while improving quality of care. Oregon’s plan is well under way, the first of these CCO’s came online in July 2012. If we are successful, more people will be able to live healthier lives while private health insurance premiums go down. Ultimately, businesses and individuals will pay less for a healthier future- lowering costs, increasing our competitiveness in the world, and increasing jobs in Oregon._[2] |
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| —Phil Barnhart[3] | ||
2014
Barnhart's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Building a Thriving Economy
- Excerpt: "Phil believes all Oregonians should have the opportunity to work and provide for their families. He's fought to support small businesses, and he'll continue to work tirelessly on their behalf, securing tax credits and easier access to capital and loans so they can continue to create jobs in our community. He'll also help local businesses by making sure state contracts send our tax dollars back to our community."
Shaping a Strong Education System
- Excerpt: "The success of Oregon's future depends on the quality of our public schools—but budget cuts have hindered our schools' success and our children's ability to learn and grow. Phil will work hard to protect our educational opportunities by providing funding for our schools, to reduce class sizes and maintain enriching school programs."
Equipping Our Future Workforce
- Excerpt: "Phil knows that innovative educational and job-training opportunities can help build a bright future for Oregon's graduates. He'll work to provide funding for job-training programs, including apprenticeships, career shadowing and business and online partnerships. He'll also fight to reverse the trend of tuition hikes, so students will have opportunities for affordable community colleges, universities and vocational programs."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Phil Barnhart did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Phil Barnhart defeated Joe Potwora in the Oregon House of Representatives District 11 general election.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Phil Barnhart Incumbent |
53.44% | 17,585 | |
| Republican | Joe Potwora | 46.56% | 15,318 | |
| Total Votes | 32,903 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Phil Barnhart ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Phil Barnhart Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Joe Potwora ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Joe Potwora (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Phil Barnhart was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Barnhart defeated write-in candidate Andy Petersen (R) in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Phil Barnhart Incumbent |
52.6% | 13,522 | |
| Republican | Andy Petersen | 47.1% | 12,090 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.3% | 77 | |
| Total Votes | 25,689 | |||
2012
Barnhart won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 11. Barnhart was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Kelly Lovelace (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Barnhart Incumbent |
55.9% | 15,842 | |
| Republican | Kelly Lovelace | 44.1% | 12,477 | |
| Total Votes | 28,319 | |||
2010
Barnhart won re-election to District 11 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Kelly Lovelace in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[15][16]
| Oregon State House, District 11 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phil Barnhart (D)
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15,244 | |||
| Kelly Lovelace (R) | 12,657 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barnhart won re-election to Oregon State House District 11.[17][18] He was unopposed in the general election.
Barnhart raised $103,556 for his campaign.[19]
| Oregon State House District 11 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phil Barnhart (D)
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22,260 | |||
| Misc. | 589 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.
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2018
In 2018, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through March 3. There was also a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 through July 7. There was also an organizational session January 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through March 3.
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2015
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In 2015, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through July 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to July 9.
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2012
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In 2012, the 76th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 to March 6.
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 to June 30.
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Personal
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Phil Barnhart was born in 1946 in New Rochelle, New York and raised in Eugene, Oregon. He is currently married to Florence Barnhart with two children.[1]
Organizations
- President, Addiction Counseling and Educational Services, Incorporated
- Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley
- Chair, Democratic Party of Lane County
- Member, Deputy District Attorney Community Service
- Member, Eugene 4J School Board
- Member, Eugene Rotary Club
- Member, Oregon Bach Festival Board of Directors
- Member, Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners
- Soccer Referee.
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign Facebook page
- Phil Barnhart on Facebook
- Phil Barnhart on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Representative Barnharts' LinkedIn
- Oregon Votes
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Phil Barnhart," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Phil Barnhart, "Issues," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ Phil Barnhart, "Issues," accessed August 28, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate Filings for the House," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results for May 15 Primary election," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official General Results for 2012," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign contributions," accessed May 23, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 11 2001–2019 |
Succeeded by Marty Wilde (D) |
