Bob Bergland
Bob Bergland (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bergland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
Sheila Solon defeated Bob Bergland in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 9 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 9
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sheila Solon (R) | 64.8 | 10,319 |
 | Bob Bergland (D)  | 35.2 | 5,613 | |
| Total votes: 15,932 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Bob Bergland advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 9
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Bergland | 100.0 | 2,266 |
| Total votes: 2,266 | |||
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Republican primary election
Sheila Solon defeated Mik Chester, Christopher Evans, and Tina Goodrick in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 9
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Solon | 40.8 | 2,854 |
| Mik Chester | 36.6 | 2,561 | ||
| Christopher Evans | 14.5 | 1,013 | ||
 | Tina Goodrick | 8.1 | 565 | |
| Total votes: 6,993 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bob Bergland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bergland's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education, Ethics in Government, fighting for the poor and middle class
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
government ethics reform, First Amendment, open and transparent government (Sunshine law)
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Profiles in Courage, The Big Short
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
The ability to listen, the ability to have an open mind, the ability to compromise
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I'm even keeled, passionate about serving and committed to putting people over party, politics and money.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Serving the people of the district first, being available and accountable to voters.
What legacy would you like to leave?
Better education funding, sponsored bills relating to ethics reform and First Amendment protections.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Nixon resigning. I was 5.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Detailing corn, summer of 1983
What is your favorite book? Why?
Blue Highways. I love travel and the story of places visited.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My wife.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
A song I wrote: New Wave Coming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5KoMgs6zV0
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Education funding and health care
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Checks and balances.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, and not just legislators of the same party. We need to work together to get things done.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
A non-partisan method that preserves the integrity of neighborhoods.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education. Transportation.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
John Danforth. Thomas Eagleton.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
One of my potential constituents shared the story of her two daughters who have special needs and the challenges her family has faced. If some of the proposed changes to heath care are made, one of her daughters will likely die.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Missouri House of Representatives
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