Joseph Barbuto
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Joseph Barbuto (b. August 15, 1983) was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 48 of the Wyoming House of Representatives.[1]
He is a former Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. He represented District 48 since his appointment in 2008 until 2013. Barbuto was a State-Wide Campaign Coordinator for Ron Akin For Congress in 2002. In 2008, he was a Sweetwater County Campaign Captain/Paid Staffer for Hillary Clinton For President. Barbuto was elected to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leader, beginning in the 2011 session.[2]
Biography
Barbuto studied Music Performance/Music Education at Northwest College, Powell in 2005. He then studied Music Education at the University of Wyoming in 2006. Barbuto has worked as a Prevention Specialist. He also worked as an Advertising Representative for Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner from 2006 to 2008.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barbuto served on the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Wyoming House of Representatives
- Joint Judiciary Committee
- Labor, Health and Social Services Committee, Wyoming House of Representatives
- Joint Committee on Labor, Health and Social Services
2009-2010
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barbuto served on the following committees:
Campaign themes
2014
Barbuto's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
- Excerpt: "ENERGY PRODUCTION AND MINERAL EXTRACTION fuels our economy and creates thousands of jobs and opportunities for Wyoming families. We should continue to be the leaders in developing and innovating new technologies that make the processes more efficient, less-invasive and safe."
- Excerpt: "Additionally, we have a responsibility to be good stewards of the land and wildlife, and find a balance between the needs of industry and CONSERVATION, so that future generations can enjoy the wide-open spaces and wild places that make living in Wyoming unique and wonderful."
- Excerpt: "EDUCATION should be primarily a local conversation. Rather than telling us what we need for our students to be successful, policy makers should be asking us - teachers, administrators, and parents - what we need in Rock Springs to make sure that our students are prepared to take that next step after public school, whether it be college, trade school or entering the work force."
- Excerpt: "As your Representative, I will be dedicated to DEFENDING OUR GUN RIGHTS and ensuring that opportunities for training and education are always available for the citizens of Wyoming."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Joe Barbuto ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Mark Baker was unopposed in the Republican primary. Baker defeated Barbuto in the general election.[1][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Baker Incumbent |
50.6% | 1,149 | |
| Democratic | Joe Barbuto | 49.4% | 1,122 | |
| Total Votes | 2,271 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Barbuto lost re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 48. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 21[6] and was defeated by Mark Baker (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Barbuto Incumbent | 48.2% | 1,613 | |
| Republican | Mark Baker |
51.4% | 1,723 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.4% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 3,349 | |||
2010
Barbuto was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 48. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and in the November 2, 2010 general election.[8][9]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 48, General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph M. Barbuto (D)
|
1,790 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph M. Barbuto (D)
|
730 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[10] Barbuto received a score of 7% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 60th out of 61 members of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Although there are 60 members of the House, a 61st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Official campaign website
- Wyoming House of Representatives - Rep. Joseph Barbuto
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Joseph Barbuto on Facebook
- Joseph Barbuto on Twitter
- Joseph Barbuto on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ "Legislative leadership and committee assignments set," Cowboy State Free Press, November 15, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote smart - Rep. Barbuto
- ↑ Barbuto for House, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster,"accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Official General Election results, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 48 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Mark Baker (R) |
