Jim Lembke
| Jim Lembke | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 1 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Mehlville Senior High, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 24, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Business Manager/Development Director, Providence Christian Academy | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jim Lembke (b. July 24, 1961) is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 1 from 2009 to 2013.
Lembke received his diploma from Mehlville Senior High in 1979. Lembke then attended Meramac Community College from 1980 to 1981 and Covenant Theological Seminary in 1999.
Lembke was owner of Christopher's Shoes from 1981 to 1987. He then worked as Owner/Partner of Savile Row Clothing Retail from 1988 to 1997. He has been Business Manager/Development Director of Providence Christian Academy since 1997.
Lembke served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.
Issues
Campaign themes
Lembke's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs
- Excerpt:"Tax policy reform to ensure equity across the board. Tax policy that does not involve the government picking winners and losers. A free market is the best environment for job creation, not corporate welfare tax incentives that favor big businesses."
Taxes
- Excerpt:"He believes that one of the best things government can do in a bad economy is allow people to keep more of their own money to save, spend, and invest as they choose."
Government Spending
- Excerpt:"In hard economic times families have to tighten their belts and our government should too."
Education
- Excerpt:"When it comes to education, Senator Lembke knows that we’re trying to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for problems that don’t exist yet; he fights to give students the tools they need to succeed in the most competitive environment in history."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lembke served on these committees:
- Appropriations
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
- Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight, Chair
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Joint Committee on Tax Policy
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lembke served on these committees:
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
- Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
- Ways and Means
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Lembke ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 1. Lembke ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was defeated by House District 96 incumbent Scott Sifton (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Scott Sifton |
50.9% | 45,689 | |
| Republican | Jim Lembke Incumbent | 49.1% | 44,055 | |
| Total Votes | 89,744 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lembke won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Joan Barry (D). Lembke won by only 70 votes.[4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Lembke (R)
|
44,216 | 50.0% | ||
| Joan Barry (D) | 44,146 | 50.0% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Lembke won re-election to the 85th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Bob Burns (D).[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Lembke (R)
|
7,438 | 52.0% | ||
| Bob Burns (D) | 6,870 | 48.0% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Lembke won re-election to the 85th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating opponents Jeff Wagener (D) and Jim Craig (L).[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Lembke (R)
|
9,047 | 50.2% | ||
| Jeff Wagener (D) | 8,767 | 48.7% | ||
| Jim Craig (L) | 192 | 1.1% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Lembke won election to the 85th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Michael Allen (D).[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Lembke (R)
|
9,047 | 52.1% | ||
| Michael Allen (D) | 6,591 | 47.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Lembke was up for election to Senate District 1, he collected $503,957 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Craig Humphreys | $60,675 |
| Missouri State Republicans | $29,000 |
| Ethelmae Humphreys | $20,675 |
| 1st Republican Senatorial District Committee | $12,915 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Sonju was up for re-election to House District 85, he collected $92,464 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 85Th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $4,955 |
| 1St Republican Senatorial District Cmte | $3,100 |
| 127Th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $3,000 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $2,525 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Sonju was up for re-election to House District 85, he collected $90,196 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| King Strategic Communications Inc | $2,800 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $2,300 |
| Republican 18Th Legislative District | $2,000 |
| Southwestern Bell | $900 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Sonju was up for election to House District 85, he collected $33,596 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $1,100 |
| Haberberger Mechanical Contractors | $600 |
| Missouri Businesses for Good Government/Aim | $600 |
| Todd Akin for Congress | $600 |
Recent news
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Jim Lembke News Feed
- Potential Democrat candidates for auditor - The Missouri Times
- Staff profile: Kit Crancer - The Missouri Times
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Personal
Lembke and his wife, Donna, have two children.
External links
- Jim Lembke official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- State Surge legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ "lembkeforsenate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 1 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Scott Sifton (D) |
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