Robert Mayer
| Robert Mayer | ||
| Missouri State Senate District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President Pro Tempore, Missouri State Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2005 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southeast Missouri State University, 1994 | |
| J.D. | University of Missouri School of Law, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 25, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Cape Girardeau, MO | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Mayer earned his BS in Political Science from Southeast Missouri State University in 1994. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1996.
Mayer was a Disc Jockey from 1973 to 1981. He then worked as a Technician in Industrial Engineering from 1981 to 1991. He also worked as a farmer from 1985 to 1997. He has been an attorney since 1997.
Mayer was a member of the Keller Library Board from 1999 to 2000. In 2000, he was a member of the Stoddard County Rescue Mission Board. He served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005. He then joined the Missouri State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 25th district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mayer has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mayer served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Missouri Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Education Committee, Missouri Senate
- Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, Missouri Senate
Issues
Abortion
Mayer sponsored a bill that passed in the during the 2011 session that makes illegal any abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Sen. Jolie Justus was a major opponent of the bill.
Justus said no fetus at 20 weeks of gestation has ever been viable to the point where life could be sustained outside the womb. She argued that the bill represents an unprecedented level of political interference into scientifically established medical practices. Justus said the nature of late-term abortions has been smeared and that of 63 abortions performed after 20 weeks in Missouri last year, virtually all involved planned pregnancies that suffered a medical mishap.
“From talking to the doctors at the only hospital in the state where these services actually take place, they explained to me that these are not people who are coming in at 20 weeks or later and saying, ‘You know what, I’ve decided I don’t want this baby; take it out of me,’” Justus said. “That’s just not happening.”
Mayer said that in the cases Justus described mothers would still be able to get an abortion under the new law. He said the intent of adding new provisions was to provide more protection to unborn children by requiring, among other things, a second medical opinion in such cases.[1]
Redistricting 2011
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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.[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Robert Mayer endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mayer won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Shane Stoelting (D).[4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Robert Mayer (R)
|
43,232 | 65.3% | ||
| Shane Stoelting (D) | 22,952 | 34.7% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Mayer won election to the 25th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating opponents Patt Sharp (D) and Curtis Steward (L).[5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 25 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Mayer (R)
|
37,575 | 56.6% | ||
| Patt Sharp (D) | 28,131 | 42.3% | ||
| Curtis Steward (L) | 730 | 1.1% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Mayer won re-election to the 159th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 159 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Mayer (R)
|
8,933 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Mayer was up for re-election to Senate District 25, he collected $375,675 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 106th Republican Legislative District Committee | $9,538 |
| 127th Republican Legislative District Committee | $9,438 |
| 3rd Republican Senatorial District Committee | $7,638 |
| 120th Republican Legislative District Committee | $5,000 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Mayer was up for election to Senate District 25, he collected $296,333 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $8,350 |
| 120th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $6,000 |
| 34th Republican Senatorial District Cmte | $5,000 |
| 32nd Republican Senatorial District Cmte | $2,000 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Mayer was up for re-election to House District 25, he collected $31,850 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $850 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $700 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $600 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $600 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which Mayer was up for election to House District 25, he collected $42,500 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8th Congressional District Republican Cmte | $16,000 |
| Mayer, Rob | $1,250 |
| Keathley, Julie | $550 |
| Worley, Dale | $275 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Robert Mayer News Feed
- Communities Fear Effects of Proposed Drawdown at Fort Leonard Wood - OzarksFirst.com
- Nixon subpoenaed in gun permit suit; new judge assigned - The Daily Statesman
- Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania - Scranton Times-Tribune
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Personal
Mayer and his wife, Nancy, have three children.
External links
- Robert Mayer's personal website
- Robert Mayer's official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Robert Mayer on Facebook
References
- ↑ "Senate approves late-term abortion restrictions," March 31, 2011, by Tim Sampson, Missouri News Horizon
- ↑ "Congressional Delegation Wades in to Redistricting Fight," Missouri News Horizon," April 19, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Missouri Leaders," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
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Missouri State Senate District 25 2005–present |
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