Bauer received 543,414 votes ( 50.08 % ) , while Barber received 540,306 votes ( 49.79 % ) .
He then narrowly defeated Democrat Robert A. Barber , Jr. , a former state representative , attorney and lobbyist in the General Election .
Bauer received 543,414 votes ( 50.08 % ) , while state representative received 540,306 votes ( 49.79 % ) .
He then narrowly defeated Democrat Robert A. Barber , Jr. , a former state representative , attorney and lobbyist in the General Election .