Joseph M. Barbuto
Joe Barbuto | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office April 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ana Cuprill |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Marty Martin |
| Succeeded by | Mark Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1983 Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northwest College University of Wyoming |
Joseph Montague "Joe" Barbuto (born August 15, 1983 in Rock Springs, Wyoming)[1] is an American state politician and Democratic former Wyoming state representative for District 48 in the 59th through 61st Wyoming Legislatures.
Barbuto first ran for house district 48 in 2008, defeating opponent Tony Herrera. Barbuto went on to win the general election unopposed. Upon the resignation of then Representative Marty Martin, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of state Senator Rae Lynn Job, Barbuto was appointed early to his position and served briefly in the 59th Wyoming State Legislature. His elected term in the 60th Wyoming Legislature began in January 2009.[1] In 2010, Barbuto ran for reelection unopposed. During the 61st legislature, he was elected to serve as the House Minority Caucus Chairman.
Barbuto was named legislator of the year in 2010 and 2011 by the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association.
In 2017, Barbuto was elected as Chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party.
Barbuto and his wife, Erin, live in Rock Springs, Wyoming, where he works in the non-profit sector.
References
- ^ a b "Joseph Barbuto's Biography". Project Vote Smart. 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
External links
- Official webpage at the Wyoming Legislature (outdated as of 2013)
- Profile at Vote Smart
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