Barbara Bailey (politician)

For other people named Barbara Bailey, see Barbara Bailey (disambiguation).

Barbara Floyd Bailey^[2] (born 1944) is an American politician of the Republican Party. She was a member of the Washington Senate, representing the 10th district, from 2013 to 2019.^[3] She previously represented the 10th district in the Washington House of Representatives.^[4]

Barbara Bailey
Member of the Washington Senate from the 10th district
In office January 14, 2013 – September 30, 2019
Preceded by	Mary Margaret Haugen
Succeeded by	Ron Muzzall
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Kelly Barlean
Succeeded by	Dave Hayes
Personal details
Born	Barbara Floyd Bailey 1944 (age 79–80)[1] Missouri
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Butch
Alma mater	University of the State of New York
Occupation	Politician
Website	Official

Political career

Bailey was first elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2002, defeating Democrat Eron Berg and Libertarian Brett Wilhelm. She represented district 10 from 2003 to 2013.

In 2012, Bailey ran for State Senate in the 10th district, defeating the incumbent, Senator Mary Margaret Haugen with 52.8%.^[5]

Bailey served on the following committees:

• Health & Long Term Care
• Ways & Means
• State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections
• Veterans and Military Affairs Joint Committee.^[6]

Background

Bailey holds a B.S. degree in psychology from the State University of New York. She also is a Certified Marketing Executive and Certified Hotel Administrator.

Prior to her work in the Legislature, Bailey served as a member on the Oak Harbor Comprehensive Planning Task Force, Island County 2 Percent Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and the Island County Joint Committee on Tourism.

Bailey lives in Oak Harbor with her husband, Butch Bailey (Capt., USN, Ret.), who taught Navy JROTC in the Burlington-Edison School System. They have four grown children and nine grandchildren.^[3]

Awards

• 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.^[7]

References

1. "Barbara Bailey" (PDF). Washington Legislature. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
2. "Candidate Registration, Barbara Floyd Bailey". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
3. "State Sen. Bailey stepping down". Go Skagit. 2019-08-19.
4. "Barbara Bailey". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
5. "Washington State Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-08-11. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
6. "Legislative Webpage".
7. "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2021.