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Tom Dempsey
| Tom Dempsey | ||
 | ||
| Missouri State Senate District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President Pro Tempore, Missouri State Senate | ||
| 2013 - present | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Missouri State Senate | ||
| 2011 - 2012 | ||
| Majority Caucus Whip, Missouri State Senate | ||
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2007 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Rockhurst University, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 8, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Charles, MO | |
| Profession | Vice President, First National Bank of Saint Louis | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dempsey earned his BS in Political Science from Rockhurst University in 1989.
Dempsey was Restaurant Manager of Bristol Bar & Grill from 1990 to 1991. He has been General Manager of The Columns Banquet Center since then. He is also currently Vice President of the First National Bank of St. Louis.
Dempsey was a Board Member on the Youth Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Board. He has been a Board Member on the Saint Charles City Council since 1998. He served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. During this time he was Majority Floor Leader. He has also been Council Liaison for Vath Commission since 1999.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dempsey served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration, Chair | ||||
| • Gubernatorial Appointments, Chair | ||||
| • Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dempsey served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise | ||||
| • Joint Committee on MO Health Net | ||||
| • Gubernatorial Appointments, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dempsey served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment | ||||
| • Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government | ||||
Issues
Redistricting 2011
Republican members of the Missouri congressional delegation assembled in April 2011 to throw their weight behind changes to the two existing congressional redistricting maps.
The chairmen of the state legislature’s redistricting committees, Rep. John Diehl, Sen. Scott Rupp, House Speaker Steven Tilley, House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Tim Jones, Senate President Pro Tem Robert Mayer, and Majority Floor Leader Sen. Tom Dempsey. Senators Jason Crowell and Brad Lager were seen entering party headquarters, but did not stay long.
Congress members Jo Ann Emerson, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Todd Akin, Vicky Hartzler and Sam Graves were said to have joined the conversation in person or via phone link.
The redistricting stalemate between the Missouri House and Senate has spurred debate and Crowell's warning of a filibuster against any attempt to pass the House version of the redistricting map.
The controversy concentrates on the way the two maps divide St. Charles and Jefferson Counties. The House map splits St. Charles County in two and Jefferson County three ways. The Senate map features a compact St. Charles County, and only two divisions in Jefferson County.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Dempsey won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 23. Dempsey ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dempsey won re-election to the 23rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Larry Willis (D).[4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tom Dempsey (R)
|
50,821 | 60.2% | ||
| Larry Willis (D) | 33,613 | 39.8% | ||
2007
On September 4, 2007, Dempsey won a special election to the 23rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Ed Appelbaum (D).[5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 23 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dempsey (R)
|
6,671 | 56.2% | ||
| Ed Appelbaum (D) | 5,199 | 43.8% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Dempsey won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Joe Koester (D).[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 18 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dempsey (R)
|
6,534 | 52.8% | ||
| Joe Koester (D) | 5,840 | 47.2% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Dempsey won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating opponents Edmund Staude (I) and John Thrower (Constitution).[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 18 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dempsey (R)
|
10,882 | 81.7% | ||
| Edmund Staude (I) | 1,772 | 13.3% | ||
| John Thrower (Constitution) | 666 | 5.0% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Dempsey won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Kurt Trachte (L).[8]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 18 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Dempsey (R)
|
8,706 | 85.7% | ||
| Kurt Trachte (L) | 1,452 | 14.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Dempsey was up for election to Senate District 23, he collected $208,030 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missourians for Tax Reform Statewide | $10,000 |
| Missouri Republican Leadership Council | $5,000 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $4,725 |
| Missouri Healthcare Association | $4,150 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Dempsey was up for re-election to House District 18, he collected $176,552 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $4,700 |
| 14th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $4,700 |
| 19th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $4,700 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $4,450 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Dempsey was up for re-election to House District 18, he collected $100,407 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $3,600 |
| 18Th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $3,000 |
| Missouri Restaurant Association | $1,050 |
| QC Financial Services | $900 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Dempsey was up for re-election to House District 18, he collected $34,762 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Republican 16th Legislative District Cmte | $2,925 |
| People Of Courage 2nd Congressional District Cmte | $1,670 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $900 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $825 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which Dempsey was up for re-election to House District 18, he collected $26,840 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| St Charles County Republican Central Cmte | $1,000 |
| Life Underwriters | $550 |
| Plackemeier, Mh | $550 |
| Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $550 |
Recent news
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Tom Dempsey News Feed
- Grisamore decides against resignation after email threat last Friday - The Missouri Times
- Staff profile: Kit Crancer - The Missouri Times
- Transportation Sales Tax Dies in Missouri Senate - OzarksFirst.com
- State legislators might study Medicaid, other issues - Blue Springs Examiner
- Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid - STLtoday.com
- Missouri Senate, House ready to try again on tax credit reform - STLtoday.com
- Mo. Senate leader says criminal code revision, $1.2 B bond issue dead this ... - KBIA
- Internal Republican splits and guns dominated Missouri's legislative session - St. Louis Beacon
- Missouri voters to see farming Constitutional Amendment on 2013 ballot - The Ozarks Sentinel
- Senate leadership expects to hear SB114, with franchise liquor amendment ... - The Missouri Times
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External links
- Tom Dempsey's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge legislative profile
- Tom Dempsey on Facebook
References
- ↑ "Congressional Delegation Wades in to Redistricting Fight," Missouri News Horizon," April 19, 2011
- ↑ 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 - 2007 Special 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
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