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Bryan Spencer
Bryan Spencer (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 63. He assumed office on January 9, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2021.
Spencer (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 10. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.
Biography
Spencer earned his B.S. in social science and education from Culver-Stockton College in 1990 and his M.A. in education administration from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2001. His professional experience has included working as a teacher at Francis Howell School District and a daily living instructor at Lighthouse of the Blind.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Spencer was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Budget |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Spencer served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Elementary and Secondary Education, Vice Chair |
| • Employment Security, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Utility Infrastructure |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Spencer served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations - Education |
| • Corrections |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Urban Issues |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 10
Travis Fitzwater defeated Catherine Dreher in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Travis Fitzwater (R) | 77.6 | 44,169 |
 | Catherine Dreher (L)  | 22.4 | 12,728 | |
| Total votes: 56,897 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 10
Travis Fitzwater defeated Mike Carter, Bryan Spencer, Jeff Porter, and Joshua Price in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 10 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Fitzwater | 31.5 | 7,625 |
 | Mike Carter | 28.7 | 6,948 | |
 | Bryan Spencer | 22.7 | 5,493 | |
 | Jeff Porter | 13.8 | 3,343 | |
| Joshua Price | 3.4 | 827 | ||
| Total votes: 24,236 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Franklin (R)
- Randy Pietzman (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri State Senate District 10
Catherine Dreher advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri State Senate District 10 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Catherine Dreher | 100.0 | 105 |
| Total votes: 105 | |||
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2020
Bryan Spencer was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Bryan Spencer defeated Janet Kester and Carl Herman Freese in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 63 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Spencer (R) | 63.1 | 12,458 |
| Janet Kester (D) | 35.1 | 6,944 | ||
| Carl Herman Freese (L) | 1.8 | 356 | ||
| Total votes: 19,758 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63
Janet Kester advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Janet Kester | 100.0 | 3,816 | |
| Total votes: 3,816 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Bryan Spencer advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Spencer | 100.0 | 5,430 |
| Total votes: 5,430 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63
Carl Herman Freese advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 63 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carl Herman Freese | 100.0 | 59 | |
| Total votes: 59 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Bryan Spencer defeated Liz Gattra in the Missouri House of Representatives District 63 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bryan Spencer Incumbent |
70.53% | 15,627 | |
| Democratic | Liz Gattra | 29.47% | 6,530 | |
| Total Votes | 22,157 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Liz Gattra ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 63 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Liz Gattra (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bryan Spencer ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 63 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bryan Spencer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Bryan Pinette was unopposed in the Democratic primary; he replaced David Knisley on the ballot. Incumbent Bryan Spencer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Spencer defeated Pinette in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bryan Spencer Incumbent |
68.9% | 7,157 | |
| Democratic | Bryan Pinette | 31.1% | 3,237 | |
| Total Votes | 10,394 | |||
2012
Spencer won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 63. Spencer defeated Chris Gard in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Bill Stinson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bryan Spencer |
62.2% | 11,163 | |
| Democratic | Bill Stinson | 37.8% | 6,772 | |
| Total Votes | 17,935 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Bryan Spencer |
51.8% | 1,938 |
| Chris Gard | 48.2% | 1,802 |
| Total Votes | 3,740 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2012
Spencer's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Spending
- Excerpt: "Jefferson City needs to respect our citizen’s tax dollars. I will follow the tax payer’s money to make sure that waste and unnecessary spending is cut, to live within our means as we either maintain or lower our level of taxation, while at the same time improving services and increasing the quality of life for all citizens."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will work to provide adequate funding for our schools. We have all seen the chilling effect the economy can have on our communities. We can invest in education, or we can invest in social programs and prisons. It isn’t just children that require educating, and it isn’t just money that needs to be invested in education."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "My father owned and operated a small construction company. Through his teachings, I have developed an understanding of what business owners need from policy makers in order to establish and grow their organizations. We need policies that create prosperity instead of policies that create problems."
Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "I have always believed that life begins at conception and will properly advocate for the rights of the unborn in Jefferson City. We must protect and provide security for all its citizens."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Spencer has been affiliated with the St. Charles County Community Assistance Board and the Polar Star Rose Hill #79 Freemasons.[1]
Noteworthy events
St. Charles County Republican caucus
The March 17, 2012, St. Charles County Republican caucus to award 147 Presidential delegates ended without any awarded after controversy arose due to the announced rules, which included a ban on videotaping.[13] According to Bryce Steinhoff, a coordinator for the Ron Paul campaign, Spencer, who was chair of the local caucus subcommittee, told Steinhoff he would challenge the delegation if delegates were not distributed proportionately.[14] When the caucus reconvened April 10, they backed Paul.[15]
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 citizensforspencer.com
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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, "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, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ St. Louis Today, "2 arrested at St. Charles County Republican caucus," March 19, 2012
- ↑ Daily Caller, "Mo. caucus chairman denies hijacking event for Santorum," March 20, 2012
- ↑ Deseret News, "St. Charles County do-over caucus backs Paul," April 10, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tishaura Jones (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 63 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Richard West (R) |
