Robert Barry

Robert Barry

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 15, 1915
Date of Death June 14, 1988 (Age: 73)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert Barry holds a diverse educational background, having attended Hamilton College, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and New York University. His early education was in Evanston, Illinois. Professionally, Barry has held executive roles in Bendix Aviation and Yale & Towne Manufacturing. He also worked in investment banking with Kidder, Peabody & Co. and commercial banking with Manufacturers Trust Company. Barry's affiliations include the Farm Bureau, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He has experience in farming, mining, and real estate development, and served in the office of the Undersecretary of the Navy during World War II.

Political Ideas

Robert Barry's political identity is shaped by an intriguing blend of business acumen and regional advocacy, suggesting a highly localized approach to governance. His background in investment banking and commercial real estate juxtaposes with his involvement in farming and mining, indicating a nuanced understanding of diverse economic sectors. Barry's affiliations with the Farm Bureau and other organizations reveal a strategic alignment with traditional values while simultaneously engaging with contemporary economic challenges. His wartime service in the office of the Undersecretary of the Navy adds a layer of national service to his multifaceted career. This combination of roles and experiences hints at a candidate who is ideologically agile, balancing local interests with broader national objectives.

Campaigns
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California House of Representatives 38th District

45.50% of vote

Loss
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 25th District

43.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard Ottinger

1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 25th District

61.50% of vote

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

56.30% of vote

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 27th District

58.20% of vote

Win