Don Wells
| Don Wells | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 147 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | 98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cambridge University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/11/1950 | |
| Profession | Auto Sales Manager | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wells earned his BA in Political Science from Cambridge University. He has worked as an auto sales manager and served as Mayor of the City of Cabool.
Wells is Chairman of the South Central Ozark Council of Governments, Deacon at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, and a member of the American Legion, Gentry Treatment Center Liaison Council, Gideons International, Kiwanis Club, Revolvement Loan Fund Board, Twin Cities Industry Board, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
- Election
- Fiscal Review (Vice-Chairman)
- Financial Institutions (Vice-Chairman)
- Small Business
- Special Standing Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing (Vice-Chairman)
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Wells ran in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 33. Wells was defeated by Mike Cunningham in the August 7 primary election.[2][3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Cunningham |
37.1% | 11,874 |
| Ward Franz | 33% | 10,551 |
| Don Wells | 29.9% | 9,564 |
| Total Votes | 31,989 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010 Wells won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Don Wells ran unopposed for District 147 of the Missouri House of Representatives. [4]
Don Wells raised $69,186 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 147 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Don Wells (R) | 10,566 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Wells was up for re-election, he collected $55,305 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| QC Holdings | $3,000 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $2,525 |
| Missouri Independent Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $1,500 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Don Wells' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ron Richard 2008 | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
- Four gifts that will make dad's day on Fathers Day - Daily Caller
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- AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EDT< - Quincy Herald Whig
- Mark Levin hammers 'neo-statists' Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan and Karl ... - Daily Caller
- Bill Maher: Pot legalization 'the new gay marriage,' 'the next civil rights ... - Daily Caller
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- Baucus: Interest in carbon tax is 'creeping up' - Daily Caller
- Little kid wants to meet Iron Man, gets Robert Downey Jr. instead [PHOTO - Daily Caller]
- Throwback: Watch the horrifying 1955 Le Manns racing disaster in slow motion ... - Daily Caller
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Don Wells
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wells
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Wells' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
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Missouri House of Representatives District 147 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Kathy Swan (R) |
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