Rick Barton

Rick Barton was a Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 6th Congressional District (map) of Massachusetts. He was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass.). The primary will take place September 16, 2008.

2006 elections
In 2006, Republicans nominated Barton to face John Tierney in his November 2006 bid for reelection. Tierney retained his seat.(See U.S. congressional elections in 2006)

2008 elections
Barton was seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass.) in the 2008 congressional elections.

Committees
Barton will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Massachusetts and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * Barton's FEC filings
 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
 * Official Rick Barton for Congress website