Tadas Barauskas
Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos frakcija
Oficialus Seimo profilis ↗Tadas Barauskas yra Lietuvos politikas, Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos narys nuo 2000 metų, Seimo narys nuo 2024 metų, buvęs Rokiškio rajono savivaldybės vicemeras ir mero patarėjas. Jis turi inžinerijos ir viešojo administravimo išsilavinimą, dirbo mokytoju, bankų vadybininku bei savivaldos administracijoje.
Tapatybė 4
Tadas Barauskas was born on 1977-05-30 in Juodupė, Rokiškis district, Lithuania.
„Date of birth | 30 May 1977 … Place of birth | Juodupė Town, Rokiškis District, Lithuania“
Tadas Barauskas is married.
„FamilyMarried ([www.lrs.lt](https://www.lrs.lt/sip/portal.show?p_a=498&p_asm_id=73848&p_k=2&p_r=35299#:~:text=Russian%20))“
Tadas Barauskas is married to Laura Barauskienė, who works as an accountant at the Rokiškis District Municipality, and they have two children (a daughter named Ugnė and a son named Rokas).
„Su žmona Laura auginame dukrą Ugnę ir sūnų Roką. Žmona dirba Rokiškio savivaldybėje buhaltere. ("With my wife Laura we are raising daughter Ugnė and son Rokas. My wife works as an accountant at the Rokiškis municipality." )“
Tadas Barauskas was born on 1977-05-30 in Juodupė, Rokiškis District, Lithuania.
„Date of birth | 30 May 1977 … Place of birth | Juodupė Town, Rokiškis District, Lithuania“
Išsilavinimas 3
In 2006, Barauskas earned a diploma in Administration of Local Authorities from Mykolas Romeris University.
„2006 | Diploma in Administration of Local Authorities, Mykolas Romeris University“
In 2000, he obtained a diploma in Computer Engineering from Kaunas University of Technology.
„2000 | Diploma in Computer Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology“
In 1999, he earned a diploma in Computer Science from Kaunas University of Technology.
„1999 | Diploma in Computer Science, Kaunas University of Technology“
Karjera 12
He was a manager at DNB bank from 2006 to 2008.
„2006–2008 | Manager, bank DNB bankas“
In 2000–2001, Barauskas worked as a manager at the private company UAB “Šiaurės meška”.
„2000–2001 | Manager, private company UAB Šiaurės meška“
From 2001 to 2005, he taught computer science at Juozo Tūbelio Gimnazija in Rokiškis.
„2001–2005 | Teacher, Computer Engineer, Juozo Tūbelio gimnazija (upper secondary school)“
He also taught at Juozo Tūbelio Progimnazija (lower secondary school) during 2009–2012.
„2009–2012 | Teacher, Computer Engineer, Juozo Tūbelio progimnazija (lower secondary school)“
From 2001 to 2015, Barauskas worked as a teacher and computer engineer at Juodupė Gymnasium in Rokiškis.
„2001–2015 | Teacher, Computer Engineer, Juodupės gimnazija (upper secondary school)“
In 2008–2009, he worked as a manager at Ūkio bankas.
„2008–2009 | Manager, bank Ūkio bankas“
Barauskas served as a secretary-assistant to a member of the Seimas (Parliament) from 2012 to 2015.
„2012–2015 | Secretary-Assistant to a Member of the Seimas, Office of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania“
He worked as an administrative manager at the Rokiškis public swimming pool (BĮ Rokiškio baseinas) in 2018–2019.
„2018–2019 | Administrative Manager, joint venture BĮ Rokiškio baseinas“
In 2023–2024, just before being elected, he again worked as an assistant to a Seimas member.
„2023–2024 | Assistant to a Member of the Seimas, Office of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania“
From 2012 to 2015, Barauskas served as a secretary-assistant to Seimas member Vytautas Saulis.
„Dirbau buvusio LR Seimo nario Vytauto Sauliaus padėjėju“
In 2023–2024, prior to his own election, Barauskas worked as an assistant to Seimas member Vidmantas Kanopa.
„… o šiuo metu – LR Seimo nario Vidmanto Kanopos padėjėjas.“
Barauskas has been involved in private business; he is the director of Komercija verslui, UAB (a Kaunas-based food retail company) and serves as the CEO of two small companies: Stripecargo, MB (logistics) and Barta consult, MB (consulting).
„Tadas Barauskas serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Stripecargo, MB. The company is registerd at Savanorių pr. 196-65, Kaunas… (logistics services, warehouses).“
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He served as Deputy Mayor of Rokiškis District Municipality from 2019 to 2023.
„2019–2023 | Deputy Mayor, Rokiškis District Municipality“
He was an Adviser to the Mayor of Rokiškis District Municipality from 2015 to 2017.
„2015–2017 | Adviser to the Mayor, Rokiškis District Municipality“
Barauskas became a Member of the Seimas (Parliament) on 2024-11-14, when the 2024–2028 term convened.
„Member of the Seimas from 11/14/2024“
Since November 2024, he has been Deputy Chair of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s Political Group in the Seimas.
„11/14/2024 | Lithuanian Social Democratic Party Political Group, Deputy Chair“
He has been a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) since the year 2000.
„Since 2000 | Member, Lithuanian Social Democratic Party“
Barauskas served as Chairman of the LSDP Rokiškis district branch from 2017 to 2021.
„2017-2021 LSDP Rokiškio skyriaus pirmininkas“
He is also a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s Presidium (governing board).
„LSDP Partijos prezidiumo narys“
He has participated in six municipal elections and served four terms as a member of the Rokiškis District Municipal Council.
„Šešis kartus dalyvavau savivaldos rinkimuose ir ketvirta kadencija esu Rokiškio rajono savivaldybės tarybos narys.“
Barauskas served as a Deputy Chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) – as a vice-chair to party leader Vilija Blinkevičiūtė – and as an LSDP Board member from 2021 to 2023.
„2021–2023 m. buvo LSDP pirmininkės Vilijos Blinkevičiūtės pavaduotojas ir valdybos narys.“
Barauskas is serving his first term in the Seimas; he is one of 64 new members of parliament elected in 2024, and one of 34 first-time MPs from the Social Democratic Party.
„Daugiausiai naujokų – iš viso 34 – rinkimuose laimėjusios Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos (LSDP) gretose. Į Seimą pateko... Tadas Barauskas … ("The largest number of newcomers – 34 in total – are in the ranks of LSDP, the winning party. Entering the Seimas were... Tadas Barauskas...")【kauno.diena.lt】“
In August 2025, Barauskas was elected Chairman of the LSDP Rokiškis district branch for a second time, winning the internal party vote by a wide margin.
„LSDP Rokiškio skyriaus pirmininko rinkimų prognozė buvo tiksli: ryškia persvara laimėjo Tadas Barauskas (Publikuota: 2025-08-11) ("The LSDP Rokiškis branch chairmanship election forecast was accurate: Tadas Barauskas won by a clear majority.")【rokiskiosirena.lt】“
Komitetai ir grupės 2
He serves as a member of the Seimas Committee on State Administration and Local Authorities (since November 19, 2024).
„11/19/2024 | Committee on State Administration and Local Authorities, Member“
Since December 4, 2024, he has been a member of the Seimas Petitions Commission.
„12/04/2024 | Petitions Commission, Member“
Rinkimai 8
He was the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s candidate for the Mayor of Rokiškis District Municipality in the 2019 elections.
„Tadas Barauskas – Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos kandidatas į Rokiškio rajono savivaldybės mero postą“
In 2024, Barauskas was elected to the Seimas from the Sėlos rytinė single-member constituency (No. 50).
„Elected: Sėlos rytinė (No: 50) in the electoral constituency“
In October 2024, Barauskas won the run-off election in the Sėlos rytinė constituency, defeating Ignotas Adomavičius (candidate of the "Nemuno aušra" party) with about 61% of the vote.
„Tadas BARAUSKAS (Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija) – 61,06 proc. … Ignotas ADOMAVIČIUS (Politinė partija „Nemuno aušra“) – 35,36 proc. )“
In the first round of the 2024 Seimas elections (held on 13 October 2024), Barauskas led the Sėlos rytinė single-member constituency with 30.37% of the vote, while his closest competitor (Ignotas Adomavičius of the "Nemuno aušra" party) secured 16.26%, necessitating a run-off.
„Barauskas (30,37 proc.) ir „Nemuno aušros“ kandidatas Ignotas Adomavičius (16,26 proc.). (grokiskis.lt%20ir%20„Nemuno%20aušros“%20kandidatas%20Ignotas%20Adomavičius%20(16%2C26%20proc.).))“
In the 2024 Seimas elections, Barauskas was ranked 70th on the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s national multi-member list, but he ultimately entered the Seimas by winning the Sėlos rytinė single-member constituency rather than via the party list.
„70. Tadas Barauskas | Sėlos rytinė“
The Sėlos rytinė constituency was newly delineated for 2024 by altering district boundaries: 12 precincts of Kupiškis were removed, and most of Zarasai District was merged with Rokiškis District. As a result, LSDP’s Zarasai branch agreed to support Barauskas (the Rokiškis branch’s nominee) as their joint candidate in that constituency.
„Būsimi rinkimai turi ryškų pokytį – dėl rinkėjų skaičiaus pokyčių Vyriausioji rinkimų komisija (VRK) pakeitė apygardos rinkimų ribas. Sėlos rytinėje nebelieka Kupiškio 12 apylinkių, o vietoj buvusios vienos Zarasų apylinkės dabar prijungta didžioji Zarasų rajono dalis... Taigi ir mums, Sėlos rytinėje... teko perdėlioti planus.... nusprendėme vienmandatėje kelti Rokiškio bičiulių pasiūlytą kandidatą.“
In the first round of the 2024 Seimas elections (held on 13 October 2024), Barauskas led the Sėlos rytinė single-member constituency with 30.37% of the vote, while his closest competitor (Ignotas Adomavičius of the “Nemuno aušra” party) secured 16.26%, necessitating a run-off.
„Sėlos rytinėje apygardoje antrajame ture rungsis: socialdemokratas Tadas Barauskas (30,37 proc.) ir „Nemuno aušros“ kandidatas Ignotas Adomavičius (16,26 proc.). ("In the Sėlos rytinė constituency, the second round will be between: Social Democrat Tadas Barauskas (30.37%) and 'Nemuno aušra' candidate Ignotas Adomavičius (16.26%).")【grokiskis.lt】“
In October 2024, Barauskas won the run-off election in the Sėlos rytinė constituency, defeating Ignotas Adomavičius (candidate of the “Nemuno aušra” party) with about 61% of the vote.
„Tadas BARAUSKAS (Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija) – 61,06 proc. … Ignotas ADOMAVIČIUS (Politinė partija „Nemuno aušra“) – 35,36 proc. (second-round results)【www.lrytas.lt】“
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In the asset declaration submitted for the 2024 Seimo elections (reflecting 2023 data), Barauskas and his family declared approximately €204,000 in total assets and about €47,740 in annual income. This included roughly €110,000 worth of registrable property and about €100,000 in cash savings, alongside an outstanding loan of around €13,000.
„…T.Barauskas gavo šiek tiek mažiau pajamų – 48 tūkst. eurų, bet turi beveik 110 tūkst. eurų turto, o santaupų – irgi beveik 100 tūkst. eurų bei kone 13 tūkst. eurų paskolą. ("…Barauskas received slightly less income – €48,000, but has almost €110,000 in assets, and savings – also almost €100,000, and nearly €13,000 in a loan." )“
According to the official 2024 annual asset declarations (published by VMI in mid-2025), Barauskas was the only member of the Seimas to report having no assets registered in his own name; his wife Laura Barauskienė, however, declared €10,000 in savings as the family’s only declared financial asset for that year.
„Vienintelis parlamentaras VMI nurodė neturįs jokio turto – tai Socialdemokratų partijos frakcijos seniūno pavaduotojas Tadas Barauskas. Jo žmona Laura Barauskienė deklaravo 10 tūkst. eurų santaupų. ("The only MP who indicated to VMI having no property is Social Democratic Party faction deputy chair Tadas Barauskas. His wife Laura Barauskienė declared €10,000 in savings.")“
During his career as a school IT teacher in Rokiškis (2001–2015), Barauskas’s salary was relatively modest — for context, in 2004 the average teacher’s monthly pay in Lithuania was about 1,319 litai (approximately €380 before taxes).
„2004 metais mokytojo vidutinis atlyginimas, neatskaičius mokesčių, siekė 1319 Lt… ("In 2004, a teacher’s average salary, before taxes, was 1,319 LTL…")“
Barauskas’s declared wealth dropped sharply within a year: in the asset declaration for 2023 (submitted during the 2024 campaign) he and his family reported about €110,000 in property and nearly €100,000 in savings (against roughly €48,000 of income), yet in the official 2024 declaration he indicated having no assets in his own name, with only €10,000 in savings declared by his wife Laura Barauskienė. No public explanation has been given for this sudden change in declared assets.
„… padėjėjas T.Barauskas gavo šiek tiek mažiau pajamų – 48 tūkst. eurų, bet turi beveik 110 tūkst. eurų turto, o santaupų – irgi beveik 100 tūkst. eurų bei kone 13 tūkst. eurų paskolą. ("...assistant T. Barauskas received slightly less income – €48k, but has almost €110k in assets, and savings – also almost €100k, and nearly €13k in a loan.") [and later] Vienintelis parlamentaras VMI nurodė neturįs jokio turto – tai... Tadas Barauskas. Jo žmona Laura Barauskienė deklaravo 10 tūkst. eurų santaupų. ("The only MP who indicated to VMI having no property is... Tadas Barauskas. His wife Laura Barauskienė declared €10,000 in savings.") (panskliautas.lt | kaunas.kasvyksta.lt)“
Barauskas’s total official income in 2023 was about €47,740 (gross), according to his asset declaration for that year. This sum – roughly €4,000 per month before taxes – reflects his earnings as the Deputy Mayor of Rokiškis District (and related public roles).
„… T.Barauskas gavo... 48 tūkst. eurų (pajamų)…“
Ryšiai ir organizacijos 2
He is a member of the Seimas parliamentary relations groups with the Holy See and with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
„… parlamentinių grupių, pavyzdžiui: Laikinajai ryšių su Šventuoju Sostu ir Tarptautinių ryšių su jungtiniais Arabų Emyratais …“
He is also a member of the Panevėžys Region Friends Group in the Seimas.
„… taip pat – laikinajai Panevėžio krašto bičiulių grupei.“
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In 2017, Barauskas publicly criticized Rokiškis District Mayor Antanas Vagonis (who had been elected with LSDP support) for resigning from the post before his term ended, calling it a “political betrayal.”
„likus pusantrų metų kadencijos ėmė ir paspruko. Galėčiau tai įvardyti politine išdavyste.“
His election as the LSDP’s Rokiškis district branch chairman in 2017 caused internal friction between supporters of the former branch leader (Algis Čepulis) and those backing Barauskas, which he acknowledged publicly while urging party unity and democracy.
„Ne paslaptis, kad, man tapus skyriaus pirmininku, atsirado trintis tarp buvusio pirmininko Algio Čepulio šalininkų ir palaikiusiųjų mane.“
In 2018, Barauskas filed a legal complaint against Rokiškis District Mayor Antanas Vagonis, accusing the mayor of spreading false information (slander) that insulted Barauskas’s honor.
„… T. Barauskas į teisėsaugą kreipėsi dėl A. Vagonio viešai paskleistų…“
In 2018, Barauskas filed a legal complaint against Rokiškis District Mayor Antanas Vagonis, accusing the mayor of spreading false information (slander) that insulted Barauskas’s honor.
„… T. Barauskas į teisėsaugą kreipėsi dėl A. Vagonio viešai paskleistų… ("...T. Barauskas turned to law enforcement over publicly disseminated [statements] by A. Vagonis...")【grokiskis.lt】“