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Billy Pat Wright
Billy Pat Wright (b. March 17, 1937) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 159 from 2005 to 2013.
Wright earned his B.A. from National University and also attended Three Rivers Junior College. He has worked as a rancher and real estate agent. He previously worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and was Owner of Windy Hill Farm Charolais. Wright also served in the United States Army.
Wright is a member of the American International Charolais Association, Masonic Lodge, and the Missouri Cattlemen's Association, volunteer with Children's Homes, Dexter Memorial Hospital Lifeline Program, and the Kenny Rogers Children's Cerebral Palsy Center and Telethon, Legislative Chair of the Communication Workers of America, President of the Dexter Rotary, and of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wright served on these committees:
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections
- Economic Development
- Health Care Policy
- Higher Education, Chair
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wright served on these committees:
- Homeland Security
- Appropriations - General Administration
- Agriculture Policy (Vice-Chairman)
- Utilities
- Veterans
- Special Standing Committee on Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture (Chairman)
- Joint Committee on Wetlands
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Wright initially declared to run in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 25. Wright withdrew from the race on May 21, 2012, choosing instead to retire.[1][2][3]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Wright won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 159 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Billy Pat Wright (R)
|
8,847 | |||
| Bill Burlison (D) | 3,741 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Billy Pat Wright ran for District 159 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Bill Burlison.[4]
Billy Pat Wright raised $86,687 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 159 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Billy Pat Wright (R) | 10,179 | 61.8% | ||
| Bill Burlison (D) | 6,283 | 38.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wright is married and has three children.[6]
Recent news
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Billy Pat Wright
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ The Daily Dunklin Democrat, "Wright withdraws from Senate race," May 22, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Wright's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wright
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 159 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Lant (R) |
