Chuck Purgason
| Chuck Purgason | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 33 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 1997-2005 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | West Plains High School, 1978 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 19, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | West Plains, MO | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Purgason received his diploma from West Plains High School in 1978.
Purgason previously worked at a cow farm. He is owner and founder of Ozark Wings Hatchery/Hunting Preserve and Ozark Awards.
Purgason served as Majority Whip at the Republican Caucus. He also served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1997 to 2005.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Purgason served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- General Laws
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
- Ways and Means, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Purgason served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Missouri Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Missouri Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Missouri Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Purgason won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Eric Reeve (D).[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Chuck Purgason (R)
|
53,529 | 67.3% | ||
| Eric Reeve (D) | 25,997 | 32.7% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Purgason won election to the 33rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating R.A. Pendergrass (D).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chuck Purgason (R)
|
49,396 | 64.8% | ||
| R.A. Pendergrass (D) | 26,868 | 35.2% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Purgason won re-election to the 151st District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 151 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chuck Purgason (R)
|
8,156 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Purgason was up for re-election to Senate District 33, he collected $107,005 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $4,025 |
| Missouri Hospital Association | $2,800 |
| Elect Nodler Cmte | $2,150 |
| Missouri State Farm Agents | $2,000 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Purgason was up for election to Senate District 33, he collected $171,279 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $7,150 |
| 127th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $4,500 |
| 34th Republican Senatorial District Cmte | $3,500 |
| 18th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $2,500 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Purgason was up for re-election to House District 151, he collected $20,667 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Moore, Richard & Louis | $600 |
| Neuton, Mike & Sheila | $600 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $600 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which Purgason was up for re-election to House District 151, he collected $24,210 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City | $825 |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway | $550 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $550 |
| Enterprise Rent A Car | $550 |
1998
In 1998, a year in which Purgason was up for re-election to House District 151, he collected $16,740 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 1998 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $1,050 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $450 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri | $400 |
| National Healthcorp | $275 |
1996
In 1996, a year in which Purgason was up for election to House District 151, he collected $30,609 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 1996 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Purgason, Chuck | $9,213 |
| Missouri Republican State Cmte | $2,500 |
| Franz, Nancy & Phillip | $950 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City | $500 |
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Personal
Purgason and his wife, Janet, have three children.
External links
- Chuck Purgason's official 2010 campaign website for U.S. Congress
- Chuck Purgason's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Chuck Purgason on Facebook
- Chuck Purgason on Twitter
- Chuck Purgason on YouTube
References
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 33 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Cunningham (R) |
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