Ryan McKenna
| Ryan McKenna | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southwest Missouri State University, 1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 27, 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Barnhart | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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McKenna attended Jefferson College in 1993. He went on to receive his BS in Education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1997.
McKenna has worked as Construction Marketing Representative for LECET. He has also worked as Union Laborer for Fred Weber, Incorporated.
McKenna served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. He joined the Missouri State Senate in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 22nd district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McKenna served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKenna served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources | ||||
| • General Laws | ||||
| • Gubernatorial Appointments | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKenna served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Laws | ||||
| • Gubernatorial Appointments | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Controversies
Seersucker Suit Amendment
In April 2013, McKenna offered a hand-written amendment to a higher education funding bill that would have banned anyone over the age of eight from wearing seersucker suits in Missouri. "Any person living in this state aged 8 and under may wear seersucker suits at their leisure. Any person over the age of 8 living in this state may not wear seersucker suits because adults look ridiculous in seersucker suits," read the amendment, which was eventually withdrawn. McKenna admitted that "[i]t probably wasn't germane to the bill. It was all in jest anyway."[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010 McKenna won re-election to the Missouri State Senate, defeating Greg Zotta.
| Missouri State Senate, District 22 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ryan McKenna (D)
|
27,380 | |||
| Greg Zotta (D) | 24,701 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McKenna won election to the 22nd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Bill Alter (R).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 22 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan McKenna (D)
|
34,682 | 60.5% | ||
| Bill Alter (R) | 22,675 | 39.5% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, McKenna won re-election to the 102nd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives undefeated.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 102 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan McKenna (D)
|
7,581 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which McKenna was up for re-election to Senate District 22, he collected $195,444 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Laborers Local 110 | $6,500 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber Of Commerce | $5,500 |
| Supporters Of Health Research & Treatments | $5,500 |
| Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council | $5,100 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which McKenna was up for election to Senate District 22, he collected $270,572 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 103rd Democratic Legislative District Cmte | $9,750 |
| 19th Democratic Senatorial District Cmte | $5,000 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $3,800 |
| 22nd Democratic Senatorial District Cmte | $3,250 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which McKenna was up for re-election to House District 102, he collected $16,397 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Missouri Credit Union Association | $600 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $600 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $600 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which McKenna was up for re-election to House District 102, he collected $46,265 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $1,050 |
| Philip Morris | $1,000 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $875 |
| Teamsters Local 600 | $825 |
1998
In 1998, a year in which McKenna was up for election to House District 102, he collected $91,444 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 1998 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $1,650 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,250 |
| Citizens for Bill Mckenna | $1,035 |
| Jefferson County Democratic Club | $800 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Ryan + McKenna + Missouri + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Ryan McKenna News Feed
- Sen. Ryan McKenna's Proposal: Ban Seersucker Suits in Missouri (Kids 8 and ... - Riverfront Times (blog)
- Missouri state senator proposes ban on seersucker suits - Daily Caller
- Missouri Senate votes to defund driver's license bureau - Kansas City Star
- Missouri Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Stalls in Senate - KMOX.com
- Jefferson County Adult Drug Court to Celebrate National Drug Court Month With ... - STLtoday.com
- Seersucker Under Legal Fire?Prepare for the Worst - Harvard Crimson
- Mo. Bill Would Limit Lawsuits Over Lead Contamination - KMOX.com
- With conference report almost completely signed, SB114 future remains unknown - The Missouri Times
- MO Senate Passes Prevailing Wage Measure, Sends It To The House - OzarksFirst.com
- DNR omnibus bill goes to governor with controversial Doe Run language - The Missouri Times
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Personal
McKenna has a wife, Angela.
External links
- Ryan McKenna's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ riverfronttimes.com, "Sen. Ryan McKenna's Proposal: Ban Seersucker Suits in Missouri (Kids 8 and Under Exempt)," April 25, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
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