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Former Rep. Ron Barber

D Arizona, 8th (2012-2013), 2nd (2013-2015) Defeated

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Barber, Ronald Sylvester a Representative from Arizona; born in Wakefield, England, August 25, 1945; graduated from Rincon High School, Tucson, Ariz., 1963; B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., 1967; businessman; staff and director, Arizona department of economic security, division of developmental disabilities, 1976-2006; staff, United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 2007-2012; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords, and reelected to the succeeding Congress (June 12, 2012-January 3, 2015); was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress in 2014.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Ronald Sylvester Barber
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: rahn BAR-bur
  • Date of Birth: Aug. 25, 1945 (age: 78)
  • Place of Birth: Wakefield, England
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.
  • Place of Residence: Tucson, Ariz.
  • Previous Occupation: Government official
Family:
Married: Nancy

2 children: Jennifer, Crissi

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Arizona
    Martha Elizabeth McSally, 50.01%
    Republican
    Ronald Sylvester Barber (Ron), 49.94%
    Democrat
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Arizona
    Ronald Sylvester Barber (Ron), 50.41%
    Democrat
    Martha Elizabeth McSally, 49.57%
    Republican

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Privately Financed Travel

2 trips taken between 2013 - 2014 costing $20,739

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2013 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2012, 2012 (Amendment)
Extension Letter: 2015
Termination: 2015
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Office Median Annual Salary: $42,442.42
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Caught Our Eye

  • For a handful of members, Hill jobs continue after their terms

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on May 2, 2022
    Many members have spent time working as staffers before their election to Congress. But a handful of members just can't stay away from Congress, taking jobs as staffers after their terms have come to an end. read more

  • Two Barber staffers leave office amid recount

    Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Dec. 10, 2014
    As a recount continues to determine whether Rep. Ron Barber (D-Ariz.) will overcome his Republican challenger, two staffers have already jumped ship. read more

  • Shot lawmaker feeling safe enough to host Safeway town hall

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on June 5, 2014
    The congressman who survived the infamous 2011 shooting at an Arizona supermarket town hall-style event has scheduled a town hall at another supermarket. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on Sept. 12, 2012
    A new aide to Rep. Ron Barber (D-Ariz.) returns to the House this month after spending the last four years lobbying for repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. read more
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