Career
He was born in Beitstad. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag in 1954, and was re-elected on four occasions. Bartnes was deputy mayor of Beitstad municipality in 1947–1951 and 1951–1954.
He was born in Beitstad. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag in 1954, and was re-elected on four occasions. Bartnes was deputy mayor of Beitstad municipality in 1947–1951 and 1951–1954.