Frank Barnitz (born March 17, 1968) is an American farmer, businessman, and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate and Missouri House of Representatives.

Frank Barnitz
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 16th district
In office
2005 – 2011
Preceded bySarah Steelman
Succeeded byDan W. Brown
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 150th district
In office
2001 – 2002
Personal details
Born (1968-03-17) March 17, 1968 (age 56)
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLisa Payne-Barnitz
Residence(s)Lake Spring, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materSouthwest Missouri State University
OccupationFarmer, politician

Early life and education

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Barnitz was born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and attended Southwest Missouri State University.

Career

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Barnitz was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2000, and served in that body until 2005. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in a special election in 2005, and served in that body until 2011. He was defeated in the November 2010 election by Republican Dan Brown.

Barnitz is the owner and operator of Networth Feeds and Feeding, a custom feed mill, and manages Barnitz Farms in Lake Spring, Missouri.[1]

Personal life

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Barnitz is married to Lisa Payne-Barnitz, and they have three daughters. Barnitz and his family are members of Grace Christian Church in Salem, Missouri.

References

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  1. ^ "Networth Feeds and Feeding". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  • Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State
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