Nancy K. Barto

Nancy K. Barto
Arizona State Senate District 7
Incumbent
In office
January 10, 2011-Present
Term ends
January 10, 2013
Years in position	1
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$24,000/year
Per diem	$35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter.
Elections and appointments
First elected	November 2, 2010
Next election	November 6, 2012
Term limits	Four consecutive terms
Prior offices
Arizona State House of Representatives
2006-2011
Education
High school	Arcadia High School
Personal
Place of birth	Chicago, IL
Profession	Homemaker
Websites
Office website
Personal website

Nancy K. Barto is a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate. She was elected in 2010 and represents the 7th district. She is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving the 7th District from her appointment in February 2006 to 2011.

Barto is a homemaker and public policy advocate, and a member of the Pureheart Christian Fellowship.

Issues

Barto did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barto has been appointed to these committees:

• Education Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
• Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee, Arizona Senate, Chair
• Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate

Sponsored legislation

Barto's sponsored bills include:

• HB 2150 - animals; fighting.
• HB 2279 - state debt; expenditures; report
• HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
• HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition

For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.

Elections

2010

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010

Barto was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. She instead ran for the district 7 seat in the Alabama State Senate. She won the August 24 primary and defeated Democrat Eric Shelley in the November 2 general election.

Arizona State Senate, District 7 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Nancy Barto (R)		41,849
Eric Shelley (D)		20,441

Arizona State Senate, District 7 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Nancy K. Barto (R)		9,795
Ray Barnes (R)		6,985
Bob Green (R)		3,015
Brad Buch (R)		1,401

Campaign themes

Barto's website lists the following issues:

• Building a strong economy

Excerpt: "Low tax environments facilitate a healthy economy. Businesses are attracted to them and families keep and invest more of their hard-earned money. As a result, revenues increase and government is able to fulfill its core obligations to the public."

• Education excellence

Excerpt: "The dynamic and competitive workplace our children face tomorrow demands bold education reforms now. The status quo is no longer acceptable because the future won’t wait."

• Protecting life

Excerpt: "An outspoken advocate for the right to life, Nancy is committed to protecting the most vulnerable at every stage of life."

• Protecting marriage

Excerpt: "Government promotion of unions other than the traditional definition of marriage undermines the unique roles of men and women within the family."

• Securing our borders

Excerpt: "The Federal government has failed us by not securing our borders and addressing both the causes of illegal immigration and its effects upon our state. Nancy believes our government has a moral obligation to the citizens of Arizona to solve this problem. "

• Transforming healthcare in Arizona

Excerpt: "Healthcare ownership for all Arizonans is possible through important insurance tax and regulation reform & true cost transparency."

• Protecting your 2nd Amendment rights

Excerpt: "Nancy believes it is your Constitutional right to keep and bear arms."

2008

On November 4, 2008, Barto and Ray Barnes were elected to the 7th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents Jeanne Lunn (D) and James Iannuzo (Lib).

Barto raised $34,730 for the campaign, Barnes raised $24,372, Lunn raised $38,094, and Iannuzo raised $401.

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

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Barto raised $53,658 in contributions.

Her three largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Arizona Dental Association	$1,664
Arizona Association Of Realtors	$1,250
Cox Communications	$1,000

2008

Below are Barto's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:

Contributor	2008 total
AZ Multi-Housing Assoc	$500
AZ Medical Assoc	$400
Michael Preston Green	$400
David Lambert	$390
Gretchen N Jacobs	$500

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term ""Nancy + Barto" + Arizona + Senate"

Nancy Barto News Feed

• Should Parents Be Able To Sue For 'Wrongful Birth'? - NPR (blog)
• Should Parents Be Able To Sue For 'Wrongful Birth'? - Vermont Public Radio
• Arizona Governor Signs Religious Freedom Bill - Catholic Online
• Whine of Hart - Sonoran News

Personal

Barto and her husband Joseph has three children.

External links

Suggest a link

• Nancy Barto's personal website
• Senate website
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart bio
• Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
• Nancy Barto on Twitter

References

Political offices
Preceded by Ed Bunch	Arizona State Senate District 7 2011–present	Succeeded by NA
Preceded by -	Arizona State House District 7 2006–2011	Succeeded by Heather Carter