Joseph R. Bartlett (born December 30, 1969) is an American politician and real estate investor who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 4A from 1999 to 2011.

[5] In 2010, Bartlett drew criticism for using taxpayer money to pay his girlfriend's rent during the 2008, 2009, and 2010 legislative sessions.

[8] The controversy eventually led Bartlett to announce he would not run for re-election to a fourth term on July 6, 2010.

[9] In August 2010, Maryland House Speaker Michael E. Busch called for tighter rules on lodging expenses following the controversy.

[10][11] Bartlett is a practicing Christian and lived in Middletown, Maryland, as of the last update to his Vote Smart biography.