Senator Jim Barnett
17th District
Kansas Senator
Biography
Family
Spouse: Yvonne Barnett
Children: Blake and Chelsea
Occupation
Physician
Education
Reading High School
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Emporia State University
Doctor of Medicine - University of Kansas Medical School
Internship and Residency - University of Texas
Civic Activities
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce
Diversity Council - Chairman
Rotary International
Public Offices Held
Re-elected to the Kansas Senate in 2004
Elected to Kansas Senate in 2000
USD 253 Board of Education 1991 - 1999, President 1993-1997
Issues of Concern
Health Care
Education
Youth Issues
Agriculture
Senior Citizens
Veterans Affairs
Business
District Profile
Data profile
of the 17th Senate District
Map
of the 17th Senate District