Luann Ridgeway
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| Luann Ridgeway | |
| Missouri State Senate District 17 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Luann Ridgeway (b. May 19, 1956) has been a Republican member of the Missouri Senate since 2004. She represents the 17th district.
Education
Ridgeway earned her BA in History/Political Science from William Woods and Westminster College in 1978. She then received her JD from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, in 1981.
Professional experience
Ridgeway was an attorney for Landmark Legal Foundation from 1981 to 1986. He was also an Associate for Wilkms and Millin from 1986 to 1987. He has been an attorney for Ridgeway Law Office since 1987.
Political experience
Ridgeway served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000. From 1995 to 1999 she was House Assistant Minority Whip. She then joined the Missouri State Senate in 2004. She has served in that position since, representing the 17th district.
Committee membership
- Administration Committee, Missouri Senate
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee, Missouri Senate
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee, Missouri Senate
- Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee, Missouri Senate
- Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee, Missouri Senate
Personal life
Ridgeway has a husband, Richard.
External links
- Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Sen. Ridgeway's website
- Sen. Ridgeway on State Surge
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