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Jeanie Riddle
| Jeanie Riddle | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 49 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Drury University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Riddle has worked as a Teacher in the South Callaway School District and as an Accountant for the Southwestern Telephone Company. She earned her BA in Education from Drury University.
Riddle is Treasurer of the Women Legislators of Missouri and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Callaway County, First Baptist Church, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri-Retired Teachers Association, National Rifle Association, and the Rotary Club of Fulton.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Riddle's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Responsible Government
- Excerpt:"I believe in maintaining a fiscally sound state government. Fighting tax increases and eliminating wasteful spending is a must for Missouri."
Preserving Traditional Family Values
- Excerpt:"From conception to natural end, I am 100% prof-life and will continue to defend those values."
Defending the Second Amendment
- Excerpt:"I am a strong advocate for 2nd Amendment rights guaranteed by our Constitution."
Educating Missouri Children
- Excerpt:"As a retired school teacher and coach, education is a top priority. It is the door to Missouri’s future. Every child should have access to a world class education. College and vocational schools must be affordable."
Pro-Small Business & Agriculture
- Excerpt:"I support limited government intervention in our small businesses and family farms. The spirit of competition in free enterprise creates economic growth and job opportunity if not stifled by government red tape."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riddle served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riddle served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riddle served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Tax Reform | ||||
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections | ||||
| • Corrections and Public Institutions | ||||
| • Job Creation and Economic Development | ||||
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Riddle signed the pledge.[3]
Elections
2012
Riddle won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 49. Riddle ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Pamela Murray (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 49, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeanie Riddle Incumbent |
70.2% | 10,314 | |
| Democratic | Pamela Murray | 29.8% | 4,378 | |
| Total Votes | 14,692 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Riddle won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Jeanie Riddle ran for District 20 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating David Moen. [6]
Jeanie Riddle raised $118,088 for her campaign.[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeanie Riddle (R) | 10,228 | 63.0% | ||
| David Moen (D) | 6,008 | 37.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Riddle was up for re-election, she collected $146,709 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rightchoice Managed Care | $3,000 |
| Ameren | $2,900 |
| Lester, Bill & Mary | $2,200 |
| C Bar K Ranch | $1,750 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Jeanie Riddle's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missourians Needing Educational Alternatives | $5,000 |
| Bill Lester | $2,000 |
| Missourians for Hobbs | $1,500 |
| Jerry Danuser | $1,356 |
| TNR Inc | $1,325 |
Recent news
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Jeanie Riddle News Feed
- State hospital staff to begin 12-hour shifts - Jefferson City News Tribune
- Missouri Senate Approves Ban on Dangerous Webcam Abortions - LifeNews.com
- Conflict-ridden Missouri legislative session could lead to more Nixon vetoes - STLtoday.com
- 12-hour shifts to start at Fulton State Hospital - Fulton Sun
- Riddle wants to let state workers keeps guns in cars - Jefferson City News Tribune
- Tougher abortion rules approved for Missouri - Kansas City Star
- From theory to practice - STLtoday.com
- Legislature Sends 'Webcam Abortion' Ban to the Governor - OzarksFirst.com
- Bill introduced to strengthen electric infrastructure - Lakenewsonline.com
- Riddle bill would ban webcam abortions - Fulton Sun
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Jeanie Riddle
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riddle
- ↑ "jeanieformissouri," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Riddle's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 49 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri House of Representatives District 20 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by John A. Mayfield (D) |
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