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|name = Jim Barnett |
|name = Jim Barnett |
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|state_senate = Kansas |
|state_senate = Kansas |
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|district = 17th |
|district = [[Kansas's 17th Senate district|17th]] |
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|term_start = January 8, 2001 |
|term_start = January 8, 2001 |
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|term_end = October 1, 2010 |
|term_end = October 1, 2010 |
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|predecessor = Harry Stephens<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36028|title=Our Campaigns - KS State Senate 17 Race - Nov 07, 2000|website=www.ourcampaigns.com}}</ref> |
|predecessor = [[Harry Stephens (Kansas politician)|Harry Stephens]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36028|title=Our Campaigns - KS State Senate 17 Race - Nov 07, 2000|website=www.ourcampaigns.com}}</ref> |
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|successor = [[Jeff Longbine]] |
|successor = [[Jeff Longbine]] |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|7|30}} |
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|7|30}} |
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|birth_place = [[Reading, Kansas]], U.S. |
|birth_place = [[Reading, Kansas]], U.S. |
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|education = [[Emporia State University]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[University of Kansas School of Medicine|University of Kansas]] ([[Doctor of Medicine|MD]]) |
|education = [[Emporia State University]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[University of Kansas School of Medicine|University of Kansas]] ([[Doctor of Medicine|MD]]) |
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'''James A. Barnett''' (born July 30, 1954) is an |
'''James A. Barnett''' (born July 30, 1954) is an American [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician from [[Kansas]]. Barnett [[2018 Kansas gubernatorial election|ran for governor]] in 2018, ultimately coming in third place in the primary.<ref>{{cite news|last= Newton |first= Ryan|date=2019-06-19|title=Jim Barnett announces run for Kansas governor|url= http://www.ksn.com/news/local/jim-barnett-announces-run-for-kansas-governor/898598403|work=KSNW News|access-date=2018-06-15}}</ref> |
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Barnett formerly |
Barnett formerly represented the [[Kansas's 17th Senate district|17th district]] of the [[Kansas Senate]], which is centered on Emporia. On August 1, 2006 Barnett won the Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Primary. Barnett faced the incumbent Democratic Governor [[Kathleen Sebelius]] in the general election on November 7, 2006 and was unsuccessful in his bid as Sebelius was reelected for a 2nd term. |
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On June 2, 2009, Barnett announced that he |
On June 2, 2009, Barnett announced that he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the United States Congress from the first district of Kansas.<ref>{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=Barnett of Emporia files for election in Kansas' first congressional district|newspaper=Lawrence Journal-World|date=June 2, 2009|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/jun/02/barnett-emporia-files-election-kansas-first-congre/}}</ref> On August 3, 2010, Barnett lost the Republican nomination to fellow state senator [[Tim Huelskamp]]. Barnett subsequently resigned his state Senate seat, and resumed his medical career at a [[Topeka, Kansas]], clinic.<ref> |
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{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=State Sen. Jim Barnett resigning|newspaper=Topeka Capital-Journal|date=September 8, 2010 |
{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=State Sen. Jim Barnett resigning|newspaper=Topeka Capital-Journal|date=September 8, 2010 |
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|url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-09-08/state_sen_jim_barnett_resigning}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Carpenter|first=Tim |title=Barnett lands at Cotton-O'Neil|newspaper=Topeka Capital-Journal|date=September 14, 2010 |url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-09-14/barnett_lands_at_cotton_oneil}}</ref> |
|url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-09-08/state_sen_jim_barnett_resigning}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Carpenter|first=Tim |title=Barnett lands at Cotton-O'Neil|newspaper=Topeka Capital-Journal|date=September 14, 2010 |url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-09-14/barnett_lands_at_cotton_oneil}}</ref> |
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==2006 gubernatorial campaign== |
==2006 gubernatorial campaign== |
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{{main|Kansas gubernatorial election |
{{main|2006 Kansas gubernatorial election}} |
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In January 2006 Barnett first announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor of Kansas. As 2006 progressed, other candidates for the Republican nomination emerged, however none of them were able to match Barnett in campaign spending or statewide name recognition. On August 1 Barnett secured the Republican nomination with 36% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kssos.org/ent/kssos_ent.html#0008|title=2017 Unofficial Kansas Election Results|website=www.kssos.org}}</ref> His closest competitor was author [[Ken Canfield]], who received 26%, followed by former state House Speaker Robin Jennison, who polled 22%.. |
In January 2006 Barnett first announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for [[Governor of Kansas]]. As 2006 progressed, other candidates for the Republican nomination emerged, however none of them were able to match Barnett in campaign spending or statewide name recognition. On August 1 Barnett secured the Republican nomination with 36% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kssos.org/ent/kssos_ent.html#0008|title=2017 Unofficial Kansas Election Results|website=www.kssos.org|access-date=2006-08-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803122206/http://www.kssos.org/ent/kssos_ent.html#0008|archive-date=2016-08-03|url-status=dead}}</ref> His closest competitor was author [[Ken Canfield]], who received 26%, followed by former state House Speaker Robin Jennison, who polled 22%.. |
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The candidates for the Republican nomination represented a wide variety of factions within the Republican party. Of the candidates, Barnett was neither a true moderate nor a true conservative, which may have helped with his win in the primary. Barnett's opponent in the general election was incumbent [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Sebelius was first elected |
The candidates for the Republican nomination represented a wide variety of factions within the Republican party. Of the candidates, Barnett was neither a true moderate nor a true conservative, which may have helped with his win in the primary. Barnett's opponent in the general election was incumbent [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Sebelius was first elected governor in 2002. During her time in office Sebelius has remained popular, frequently with approval ratings over 50%. Sebelius defeated Barnett on November 7, 2006, with over 58% of total votes cast. |
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==2018 gubernatorial campaign== |
==2018 gubernatorial campaign== |
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{{main|Kansas gubernatorial election |
{{main|2018 Kansas gubernatorial election}} |
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On June 20, 2017, Barnett announced his candidacy for |
On June 20, 2017, Barnett announced his second candidacy for governor in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emporiagazette.com/area_news/article_b6c1352e-55b8-11e7-bf64-cb7167f19ead.html|title=Barnett launches another run at Governor's office|work=[[Emporia Gazette]]|last=Smith|first=Derek|date=June 20, 2017|accessdate=June 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://cjonline.com/news/local/state-government/2017-06-20/topeka-doctor-barnett-rekindles-political-ambitions-gop|title=Topeka doctor Barnett rekindles political ambitions in GOP campaign for governor |last1=Ranker|first1=Luke|last2=Carpenter|first2=Tim |newspaper=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]]|date=June 20, 2017|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}</ref> |
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In May 2018, Barnett announced that his wife Rosemary "Rosie" Hansen would be his running mate. |
In May 2018, Barnett announced that his wife Rosemary "Rosie" Hansen would be his running mate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dulle |first=Brian |date=2018-05-31 |title=Jim Barnett picks wife as running mate for lieutenant governor |url=http://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/jim-barnett-picks-wife-as-running-mate-for-lieutenant-governor/1210509345 |work=KSNT News |access-date=2018-06-15}}</ref> Barnett stated that he wanted his running mate to be able to help him institute his #OneKansas agenda, help his administration improve the functionality of the State government, and help bridge the urban/rural divide, and he believes his wife, Rosie Hansen, is the most qualified to do so.<ref>{{cite news |last=Viviani |first=Nick |title= Barnett picks wife for running mate |date=2018-05-31 |url=http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Barnett-picks-wife-for-running-mate-484178811.html |work=WIBW |access-date= 2018-06-18}}</ref> |
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==Policy Positions== |
==Policy Positions== |
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Jim Barnett |
Jim Barnett had been considered a [[moderate]] alternative to [[Kris Kobach]] in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] primary for the [[2018 Kansas gubernatorial election|2018 election]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news |last=Hancock |first=Peter |date=2017-06-20 |title=Jim Barnett making another bid for governor, as moderate alternative to Kobach |url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2017/jun/20/barnett-making-another-bid-governor/ |work=Lawrence Journal World |access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite news |last=Senter |first=Jay |date=2017-12-26 |title=For 2006 Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Barnett, moderate wave of 2016 was a motivator to mount a second run |url=https://shawneemissionpost.com/2017/12/26/for-2006-republican-gubernatorial-nominee-jim-barnett-moderate-wave-of-2016-was-a-motivator-to-mount-a-second-run-68563 |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref> |
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===Abortion=== |
===Abortion=== |
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Barnett opposes [[abortion]].<ref name="auto"/> In 2010 while a member of the [[Kansas Senate]], Barnett voted to override former Kansas governor [[Mark Parkinson]]'s veto of an abortion bill. |
Barnett opposes [[abortion]].<ref name="auto"/> In 2010 while a member of the [[Kansas Senate]], Barnett voted to override former Kansas governor [[Mark Parkinson]]'s veto of an abortion bill.<ref name="auto"/> |
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===Crosscheck Program=== |
===Crosscheck Program=== |
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Barnett has criticized the use of the [[Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program]] in Kansas, calling it a "flawed program" and a waste of time and money.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Erica |date=2018-06-23 |title=Governor candidate Jim Barnett continues call for end of CrossCheck |url=http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Governor-candidate-Jim-Barnett-continues-to-call-for-the-end-of-use-of-CrossCheck-486355691.html |work=WIBW |access-date= 2018-06-28 }}</ref> |
Barnett has criticized the use of the [[Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program]] in Kansas, calling it a "flawed program" and a waste of time and money.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Erica |date=2018-06-23 |title=Governor candidate Jim Barnett continues call for end of CrossCheck |url=http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Governor-candidate-Jim-Barnett-continues-to-call-for-the-end-of-use-of-CrossCheck-486355691.html |work=WIBW |access-date= 2018-06-28 }}</ref> |
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===Economy and Taxes=== |
===Economy and Taxes=== |
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Barnett told the Shawnee Mission Post he considers has stated that he believes former Kansas governor [[Sam Brownback]]'s tax experiment "failed miserably from a budget standopoint."<ref name="auto1"/> He thinks increasing tourism to Kansas would improve the economy. |
Barnett told the Shawnee Mission Post he considers has stated that he believes former Kansas governor [[Sam Brownback]]'s tax experiment "failed miserably from a budget standopoint."<ref name="auto1"/> He thinks increasing tourism to Kansas would improve the economy.<ref name="auto2">{{cite news |last=Bergmeier |first=Dave |date=2018-06-21 |title=GOP candidate: State's economy heavily dependent on ag |url=http://www.hpj.com/ag_news/gop-candidate-state-s-economy-heavily-dependent-on-ag/article_ec828128-7497-11e8-9806-fb9b4830daee.html |work=High Plains/Midwest AG Journal |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref> |
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===Infrastructure=== |
===Infrastructure=== |
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Barnett wants Kansas to go back to having a long-term plan for building and maintaining roads and highways.<ref name="auto2"/> |
Barnett wants Kansas to go back to having a long-term plan for building and maintaining roads and highways.<ref name="auto2"/> |
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===K-12 Education=== |
===K-12 Education=== |
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===Local Control=== |
===Local Control=== |
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Barnett told the High Plains/Midwest AG Journal, "Ninety-five percent of economic development is local and we have to respect local communities" in reference to the proposed [[Tyson Foods]] chicken plant in [[Tonganoxie, Kansas]] that was unpopular with many local residents.<ref name="auto2"/> |
Barnett told the High Plains/Midwest AG Journal, "Ninety-five percent of economic development is local and we have to respect local communities" in reference to the proposed [[Tyson Foods]] chicken plant in [[Tonganoxie, Kansas]] that was unpopular with many local residents.<ref name="auto2"/> |
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===Medicaid Expansion=== |
===Medicaid Expansion=== |
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Barnett supports expanding [[Medicaid]] in Kansas.<ref>{{ cite news |last=Ryan |first=Courtney |date=2018-06-20 |title="KSN tracking Medicaid issue among candidates for governor" |url=https://www.ksn.com/news/capitol-bureau/ksn-tracking-medicaid-issue-among-candidates-for-governor/1249776280 |work= KSN News |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{cite news |last=Mclean |first=Jim |date=2017-06-20 |title=Topeka Doctor Barnett Launches Bid for Governor to 'Fix' Kansas |url=http://kcur.org/post/topeka-doctor-barnett-launches-bid-governor-fix-kansas#stream/0 |work=KCUR |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref> In June |
Barnett supports expanding [[Medicaid]] in Kansas.<ref>{{ cite news |last=Ryan |first=Courtney |date=2018-06-20 |title="KSN tracking Medicaid issue among candidates for governor" |url=https://www.ksn.com/news/capitol-bureau/ksn-tracking-medicaid-issue-among-candidates-for-governor/1249776280 |work= KSN News |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{cite news |last=Mclean |first=Jim |date=2017-06-20 |title=Topeka Doctor Barnett Launches Bid for Governor to 'Fix' Kansas |url=http://kcur.org/post/topeka-doctor-barnett-launches-bid-governor-fix-kansas#stream/0 |work=KCUR |access-date=2018-06-28 }}</ref> In June 2017, Barnett expressed concern that Congress would not allow states that have not already expanded Medicaid to do so and anticipated that repeal of the [[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act]] would jeopardize healthcare for 440,000 Kansans.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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===Water=== |
===Water=== |
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Barnett has stated "water is significant to our state's economy" and that Kansas should work on moving water west and collaborating with other states to maintain the water. |
Barnett has stated "water is significant to our state's economy" and that Kansas should work on moving water west and collaborating with other states to maintain the water.<ref name="auto2"/> He commended former Kansas governor [[Sam Brownback]]'s 50-year plan to improve water quality and quantity in the state.<ref name="auto2"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Jim Barnett | |
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – October 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Stephens[1] |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Longbine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1954 Reading, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rosie Hansen |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Emporia State University (BS) University of Kansas (MD) |
James A. Barnett (born July 30, 1954) is an American Republican politician from Kansas. Barnett ran for governor in 2018, ultimately coming in third place in the primary.[2]
Barnett formerly represented the 17th district of the Kansas Senate, which is centered on Emporia. On August 1, 2006 Barnett won the Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Primary. Barnett faced the incumbent Democratic Governor Kathleen Sebelius in the general election on November 7, 2006 and was unsuccessful in his bid as Sebelius was reelected for a 2nd term.
On June 2, 2009, Barnett announced that he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the United States Congress from the first district of Kansas.[3] On August 3, 2010, Barnett lost the Republican nomination to fellow state senator Tim Huelskamp. Barnett subsequently resigned his state Senate seat, and resumed his medical career at a Topeka, Kansas, clinic.[4][5]
2006 gubernatorial campaign
[edit]In January 2006 Barnett first announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor of Kansas. As 2006 progressed, other candidates for the Republican nomination emerged, however none of them were able to match Barnett in campaign spending or statewide name recognition. On August 1 Barnett secured the Republican nomination with 36% of the vote.[6] His closest competitor was author Ken Canfield, who received 26%, followed by former state House Speaker Robin Jennison, who polled 22%..
The candidates for the Republican nomination represented a wide variety of factions within the Republican party. Of the candidates, Barnett was neither a true moderate nor a true conservative, which may have helped with his win in the primary. Barnett's opponent in the general election was incumbent Democratic Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Sebelius was first elected governor in 2002. During her time in office Sebelius has remained popular, frequently with approval ratings over 50%. Sebelius defeated Barnett on November 7, 2006, with over 58% of total votes cast.
2018 gubernatorial campaign
[edit]On June 20, 2017, Barnett announced his second candidacy for governor in 2018.[7][8] In May 2018, Barnett announced that his wife Rosemary "Rosie" Hansen would be his running mate.[9] Barnett stated that he wanted his running mate to be able to help him institute his #OneKansas agenda, help his administration improve the functionality of the State government, and help bridge the urban/rural divide, and he believes his wife, Rosie Hansen, is the most qualified to do so.[10]
Policy Positions
[edit]Jim Barnett had been considered a moderate alternative to Kris Kobach in the Republican Party primary for the 2018 election.[11][12]
Abortion
[edit]Barnett opposes abortion.[11] In 2010 while a member of the Kansas Senate, Barnett voted to override former Kansas governor Mark Parkinson's veto of an abortion bill.[11]
Crosscheck Program
[edit]Barnett has criticized the use of the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program in Kansas, calling it a "flawed program" and a waste of time and money.[13]
Economy and Taxes
[edit]Barnett told the Shawnee Mission Post he considers has stated that he believes former Kansas governor Sam Brownback's tax experiment "failed miserably from a budget standopoint."[12] He thinks increasing tourism to Kansas would improve the economy.[14]
Infrastructure
[edit]Barnett wants Kansas to go back to having a long-term plan for building and maintaining roads and highways.[14]
K-12 Education
[edit]Barnett told the Shawnee Mission Post that if elected governor, he wants to increase education funding to $600 million stair-stepped over 3 years ($200 million each year), and that he would sign legislation to adequately fund the schools according to the courts.[15]
Local Control
[edit]Barnett told the High Plains/Midwest AG Journal, "Ninety-five percent of economic development is local and we have to respect local communities" in reference to the proposed Tyson Foods chicken plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas that was unpopular with many local residents.[14]
Medicaid Expansion
[edit]Barnett supports expanding Medicaid in Kansas.[16][17] In June 2017, Barnett expressed concern that Congress would not allow states that have not already expanded Medicaid to do so and anticipated that repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would jeopardize healthcare for 440,000 Kansans.[17]
Water
[edit]Barnett has stated "water is significant to our state's economy" and that Kansas should work on moving water west and collaborating with other states to maintain the water.[14] He commended former Kansas governor Sam Brownback's 50-year plan to improve water quality and quantity in the state.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our Campaigns - KS State Senate 17 Race - Nov 07, 2000". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ Newton, Ryan (2019-06-19). "Jim Barnett announces run for Kansas governor". KSNW News. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ^ Associated Press (June 2, 2009). "Barnett of Emporia files for election in Kansas' first congressional district". Lawrence Journal-World.
- ^ Associated Press (September 8, 2010). "State Sen. Jim Barnett resigning". Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim (September 14, 2010). "Barnett lands at Cotton-O'Neil". Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ "2017 Unofficial Kansas Election Results". www.kssos.org. Archived from the original on 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2006-08-07.
- ^ Smith, Derek (June 20, 2017). "Barnett launches another run at Governor's office". Emporia Gazette. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ^ Ranker, Luke; Carpenter, Tim (June 20, 2017). "Topeka doctor Barnett rekindles political ambitions in GOP campaign for governor". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ^ Dulle, Brian (2018-05-31). "Jim Barnett picks wife as running mate for lieutenant governor". KSNT News. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ^ Viviani, Nick (2018-05-31). "Barnett picks wife for running mate". WIBW. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ a b c Hancock, Peter (2017-06-20). "Jim Barnett making another bid for governor, as moderate alternative to Kobach". Lawrence Journal World. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ a b Senter, Jay (2017-12-26). "For 2006 Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Barnett, moderate wave of 2016 was a motivator to mount a second run". Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ Hall, Erica (2018-06-23). "Governor candidate Jim Barnett continues call for end of CrossCheck". WIBW. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ a b c d e Bergmeier, Dave (2018-06-21). "GOP candidate: State's economy heavily dependent on ag". High Plains/Midwest AG Journal. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ Senter, Jay (2018-02-14). "Kansas gubernatorial candidates on K-12 school funding: Republican Jim Barnett". Shawnee Mission Post. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ Ryan, Courtney (2018-06-20). ""KSN tracking Medicaid issue among candidates for governor"". KSN News. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ a b Mclean, Jim (2017-06-20). "Topeka Doctor Barnett Launches Bid for Governor to 'Fix' Kansas". KCUR. Retrieved 2018-06-28.