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Ray Barnes
Ray Barnes is a former Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 7th District from 2003 to 2011.
Biography
Barnes' professional experience includes working as a private investigator & owner of the Eyes and Ears Detective Agency, self-employed independent contractor, technical writer for the Intel Corporation and a Christian missionary in the Republic of Haiti.
He is a member of the Carefree Kiwanis Club, National Rifle Association and Scottsdale Worship Center.[1]
Issue positions
Barnes' answers to the Arizona State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
- 1. SECURE THE BORDER. No anti illegal immigration legislation will have any effect if implemented before the border is secure. To prove this point, suppose that the border is not closed and illegal aliens, caught that day, are deported. That same night, because the border is porous, more illegals come back in than were deported.
- 2. LOWER STATE TAXES This stimulates the economy
- 3. FIGHT DRUG ADDICTION We lose a generation if we fail.[2]
Committee assignments
- Environment Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Chair)
- Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Barnes' sponsored bills include:
- HB 2048 - local elections; signature requirements
- HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
- HB 2439 - concealed weapons permit; safety course
- HB 2520 - salvia divinorum; unlawful acts
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2010
Barnes was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arizona House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barnes and Nancy K. Barto were elected to the 7th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponents Jeanne Lunn (D) and James Iannuzo (Lib).[3]
Barnes raised $24,372 for the campaign, Barto raised $34,730, Lunn raised $38,094, and Iannuzo raised $401.[4]
| Arizona State House, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ray Barnes (R)
|
40,471 | |||
| Nancy Barto (R)
|
46,854 | |||
| Jeanne Lunn (D) | 31,753 | |||
| James Iannuzo (Lib) | 8,966 | |||
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Recent news
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See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona House Committees
- Arizona state legislative districts
External links
- Ray Barnes' campaign website
- Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Ray Barnes
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State House District 7 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by David Smith |
