Bob Dixon
Bob Dixon is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 30 from 2011 to 2019.
Dixon was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri State Senate because of term limits.
On July 20, 2015, Dixon announced his intention to run for Governor of Missouri in 2016, but withdrew from the race four months later.[1][2]
Biography
Dixon attended Southwest Missouri State University and earned his B.A. in business administration from Drury University. When he served in the State Senate, his professional experience included working as a Relationship Manager for Heartland Payment Systems.[3]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
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| • Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, Chair |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules |
| • Joint Committee on Child Abuse |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Gubernatorial Appointments |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence |
| • Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance Policy |
| • Transportation, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
Bob Dixon was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2016
On July 20, 2015, Dixon entered the Missouri gubernatorial race, pledging to "renew Missouri's spirit" with "sensible, conservative solutions." He sought the Republican nomination for governor.[1] On November 23, 2015, Dixon dropped out of the race, declining to endorse another candidate. He did not state the reason for his withdrawal.[2]
In the News
Dixon discusses his 'Ex-gay' past
Shortly after entering the race for governor, Dixon announced a statement admitted that he had lived for a few years as a gay man until he had a religious conversion, which encouraged him to marry a woman. His campaign quickly added that he opposes same-sex marriage and has held that belief for over 20 years.[4]
2014
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, followed by a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Bob Dixon was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[5][6]
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Dixon won election to the Missouri State Senate.
| Missouri State Senate, District 30 General election (2010) | ||||
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 Bob Dixon (R)
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33,715 | |||
| Michael Hoeman (D) | 18,272 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dixon ran unopposed for District 140 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[7]
Dixon raised $49,452 for his campaign.[8]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 140 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob Dixon (R) | 15,685 | 100.0% | ||
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Personal
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While he served in the State Senate, Dixon was married with three children. He had been a member of the Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails Council Board of Directors, James River Basin Partnership, Missouri Farm Bureau, New Covenant Academy Board of Associates, North Springfield Betterment Association, Rogersville Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Hotel and Motel Association, Springfield North Kiwanis Club, and the Springfield/Strafford Area Chambers of Commerce.[3]
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2018
In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Recent news
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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Springfield News-Letter, "Why Bob Dixon thinks he's ready to be your governor," accessed Aug. 19, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Springfield News Leader, "Springfield governor candidate drops out of race," November 25, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Bob Dixon's Biography," accessed November 25, 2015
- ↑ Advocate, "The 'Ex-Gay' candidate for Missouri governor," accessed Aug. 19, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 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 Dixon's 2008 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Norma Champion |
Missouri State Senate District 30 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Lincoln Hough |
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 140 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Lincoln Hough |
