Rita Heard Days
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| Rita Heard Days | |
| Missouri State Senate District 14 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Executive Director |
| Website | Senate website |
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Rita Heard Days (b. October 16, 1950) has been a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate since 2002. She represents the 14th district.
Education
Days earned her BA in Music from Lincoln University in 1972.
Professional experience
Days is an Executive Director for Mid-County Partners for Progress.
Political experience
Days was on the Normandy School District School Board from 1985 to 1994. She won a special election to the Missouri State House of Representatives in November of 1993. She served in the House until 2000. From 1996 to 2000, she was House Majority Whip. She then joined the Missouri State Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. She is currently Assistant Minority Floor Leader, representing the 14th district.
Committee membership
- Education Committee, Missouri Senate
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Missouri Senate
- Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee, Missouri Senate
- Transportation Committee, Missouri Senate
Personal life
Days is divorced and has three children.
External links
- Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Sen. Days on State Surge
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