Eric Schmitt
| Eric Schmitt | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alderman, City of Glendale | ||
| 2005-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Truman State University | |
| J.D. | Saint Louis University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Saint Louis County, MO | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Schmitt earned his BA from Truman State University. He went on to receive his JD from Saint Louis University.
Schmitt is an attorney.
Schmitt has been the Alderman of the City of Glendale in the past. He joined the Missouri State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 15th district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schmitt served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmitt served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise | ||||
| • Joint Committee on MO Health Net | ||||
| • Gubernatorial Appointments | ||||
| • Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmitt served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gubernatorial Appointments | ||||
| • Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Schmitt won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 15. Schmitt ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schmitt won election to the 15th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating James Trout (D).[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 15 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Eric Schmitt (R)
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51,366 | 54.7% | ||
| James Trout (D) | 42,469 | 45.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Schmitt was up for election to Senate District 15, he collected $578,372 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Senate Republicans | $117,200 |
| Dempsey for Senate | $14,000 |
| Elect Nodler Cmte | $12,650 |
| Goodman for Senate | $12,150 |
Recent news
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Eric Schmitt News Feed
- Missouri Legislature gives up on tax credit bill after senator's blistering attack - STLtoday.com
- Liquor bill blocked at Missouri legislative session's end - STLtoday.com
- Schmitt models his work on cutting taxes after Jack Kemp - The Missouri Times
- Senators block liquor legislation - STLtoday.com
- Mark Reardon: Fast Food Strikes & Missouri Income Taxes - CBS Local
- Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid - Belleville News Democrat
- Senators assist colleague amidst family loss - The Missouri Times
- With conference report almost completely signed, SB114 future remains unknown - The Missouri Times
- Liquor Franchise Legislation Stalls In Missouri Senate - KBIA
- Senate hears bill with franchise liquor language attached, lays bill over - The Missouri Times
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Personal
Schmitt and his wife, Jamie, have two children.
External links
- Eric Schmitt's Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Eric Schmitt on Facebook
References
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Missouri State Senate District 15 2009–present |
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