Joan Barry

Joan Barry UKNUnknown

American politician

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Joan BarryUKNUnknown American politician
82
Years of Age
19
Years of Experience
MOResidence (state)

Joan Barry (born May 31, 1941) is an American politician. She was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1996 and was re-elected in 1998, and 2000. In 2004 she was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress losing the Democratic primary election to Russ Carnahan. Barry is also a Registered Nurse who has worked in the field of obstetrics at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis County. She is married to Phil Barry, who is also a former Missouri State Representative. Russ Carnahan filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission regarding the activities of the Barry campaign, and that of State Senator Jeff Smith. No penalty was imposed.

Education3 - 3 of 1
DePaul School of Nursing
RN
1962
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Representative
Missouri State House
1996 - 2002
County Election Coordinator
Deborah Kersting for County Council
1992
Campaign Chair
Phil Barry for State Representative
1972 - 1990
President
Lemay Township Democratic Club
1984 - 1985
County Election Coordinator
Rothman for Governor
1984
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
1962 - 2000
Commiteeperson
Oakville Township
1993 - 1996
Campaign Manager
State House Campaigns
1972 - 1991
Small Business Owner
1977 - 1981
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Advisory Board
Parents as Teachers, Mehlville District
2000
Missouri Nurses Association
1996 - 2000
Oakville Lions Club
1990 - 2000
Vice President
Nurses for Newborns
1997 - 2000
Experience
South County Chamber of Commerce
Experience
DePaul Alumni Association
Experience
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Experience
Ancient Order of Hiberians
Experience
Missouri Historical Society
Experience
Women in Government
Experience
Women Legislators of Missouri
Experience
Domestic Violence Advisory Council
Experience
State Democratic Party