Paul Barnard
Paul Barnard (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 15. Barnard assumed office in 2011. Barnard left office on January 7, 2019.
Barnard (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 15. Barnard lost in the Republican primary on August 21, 2018.
Biography
Barnard studied at Pacific University, earning a bachelor of science and a Doctorate of Optometry. He had a career as an optometrist.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barnard served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Barnard served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barnard served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Revenue |
| • Joint Revenue |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 15
Wendy Davis Schuler won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendy Davis Schuler (R) | 97.6 | 4,903 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 5,021 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 15
Wendy Davis Schuler defeated Shaun Sims, incumbent Paul Barnard, Eugene Joyce, and Jaraun Dennis in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendy Davis Schuler | 35.2 | 1,245 | |
| Shaun Sims | 25.0 | 886 | ||
| Paul Barnard | 18.1 | 642 | ||
| Eugene Joyce | 11.4 | 404 | ||
| Jaraun Dennis | 10.2 | 362 | ||
| Total votes: 3,539 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Wyoming State Senate 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. Bret McCoy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Paul Barnard defeated Karl Allred in the Republican primary. Barnard defeated McCoy in the general election.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Paul Barnard Incumbent |
66.2% | 3,329 | |
| Democratic | Bret McCoy | 33.8% | 1,702 | |
| Total Votes | 5,031 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Paul R. Barnard Incumbent |
54.1% | 1,951 |
| Karl Allred | 45.9% | 1,652 |
| Total Votes | 3,603 | |
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Barnard defeated incumbent Saundra Meyer in the November 2, 2010, general election. He defeated Republicans Janice Davis and Lyle Williams in the August 17 primary election.[3][4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul R. Barnard (R)
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2,550 | |||
| Saundra Meyer (D) | 2.061 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 15 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul R. Barnard (R)
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1,153 | |||
| Janice Davis (R) | 856 | |||
| Lyle L. Williams (R) | 434 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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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.[5] Barnard received a score of 39% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 18th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Barnard is married and has four children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Wyoming State Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Saundra Meyer |
Wyoming State Senate District 15 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Wendy Davis Schuler (R) |
