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John Barrasso (John Anthony Barrasso III)

Last Updated: 20 Jul, 2023 | Views: 955

Age: 72

Profession: Politician

Other Profession(s): Surgeon

Famous For: United States Senator from Wyoming

Higher Education: Georgetown University (BS, MD)

John Barrasso Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

21 Jul, 1952 (72 Years 05 Months 26 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Pennsylvania

Birth District

Reading

Birth Sign

Cancer

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

John Barrasso Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
John Anthony Barrasso III was born on July 21, 1952. In 2002, John Anthony Barrasso was elected to the state Senate. Here, John stayed until his appointment to the U.S. Senate after the 2007 death of incumbent Craig L. Thomas. In 2021, Barrasso becomes the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, the third-ranking position in the Senate Republican leadership.
John Barrasso Education:
• Graduation: B.S. and M.S. from Georgetown University
• Medical residency: Yale University
John Barrasso Career:
• John Barrasso Political Party: Republican
• 1996: John Barrasso is appointed to the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 27.
• 2002: Barrasso is elected as a Republican to the Wyoming State Senate for a full term.
• 2007: Following the death of U.S. Senator Craig L. Thomas, Barrasso is appointed by Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal to fill the vacant seat.
• 2008: Barrasso wins a special election to complete the remainder of Senator Thomas's term, securing his position in the U.S. Senate.
• 2018: Barrasso wins reelection for a second full term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Democratic opponent Gary Trauner.
John Barrasso Political Position:
• Abortion - A proponent of abortion rights for the Republican nomination for the US Senate in 1996, Barrasso touted himself as a pro-choice candidate
• Gun laws - National Rifle Association gave him an "A" rating in 2002.
• Criminal Justice - The FIRST STEP Act, legislation aimed at reforming federal prisons, was opposed by Barrasso.
• Foreign policy - In opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Barrasso opposed the Russian-backed project.