Ron Barber

Democrat Representative of Arizona's 2nd district

202-225-2542

http://barber.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 25, 1945 (79 years old)

Birthday

Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2012 to 2015.
Worked as district director for U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords prior to his congressional tenure.
Was injured during the assassination attempt on Giffords in 2011.
Won a special election in 2012 to complete Giffords’s term and subsequently elected to a full term in the same year.
Lost re-election in 2014 by a narrow margin of 161 votes.
Has a background in public service, having worked in the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities for over three decades.
Advocated for gun control, healthcare, abortion rights, and immigration reform during his time in office.
Voted against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and supported expanded background checks for gun sales.
Identified as pro-choice and opposed legislation restricting federal funding for abortion services.
Co-sponsored the Respect for Marriage Act and supported the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Served on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security during his congressional tenure.
Lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife and has two daughters.