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Caleb Rowden
Caleb Rowden (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Rowden (Republican Party) ran for election for Missouri Secretary of State. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.
Rowden servied as senate president pro tempore from 2023 to 2025.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rowden was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee, Chair
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee, Chair
- Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on Capitol Security
2021-2022
Rowden was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Rowden was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee, Chairman
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee, Vice-Chairman
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Economic Development |
| • Government Reform |
| • Insurance and Banking |
| • Local Government and Elections |
| • Professional Registration, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rowden served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention, Chair |
| • Emerging Issues |
| • Commerce |
| • Joint Committee on the Life Sciences |
| • Budget |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rowden served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Budget |
| • Economic Development |
| • Higher Education |
| • Joint Committee on the Life Sciences |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri Secretary of State
Denny Hoskins defeated Barbara Phifer, Carl Herman Freese, and Jerome H. Bauer in the general election for Missouri Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Denny Hoskins (R) | 57.7 | 1,677,902 |
 | Barbara Phifer (D)  | 39.7 | 1,154,090 | |
| Carl Herman Freese (L) | 1.7 | 49,113 | ||
 | Jerome H. Bauer (G) | 1.0 | 29,012 | |
| Total votes: 2,910,117 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Barbara Phifer defeated Monique Williams and Haley Jacobson in the Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Phifer | 40.9 | 146,562 |
 | Monique Williams | 34.4 | 123,386 | |
 | Haley Jacobson | 24.7 | 88,670 | |
| Total votes: 358,618 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denny Hoskins | 24.4 | 157,284 |
 | Shane Schoeller | 16.8 | 108,435 | |
 | Mike Carter | 14.3 | 91,956 | |
 | Dean Plocher | 13.5 | 86,757 | |
 | Mary Coleman | 11.3 | 73,024 | |
 | Valentina Gomez Noriega | 7.5 | 48,003 | |
 | Jamie Corley | 7.2 | 46,383 | |
 | Adam Schwadron | 5.0 | 32,388 | |
| Total votes: 644,230 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Rowden (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Carl Herman Freese advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carl Herman Freese | 100.0 | 2,412 | |
| Total votes: 2,412 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rowden in this election.
2020
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 19
Incumbent Caleb Rowden defeated Judy Baker and James Coyne in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Caleb Rowden (R) | 51.6 | 50,570 |
 | Judy Baker (D) | 48.3 | 47,367 | |
| James Coyne (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.1 | 72 | ||
| Total votes: 98,009 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 19
Judy Baker advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judy Baker | 100.0 | 18,623 |
| Total votes: 18,623 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 19
Incumbent Caleb Rowden advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caleb Rowden | 100.0 | 15,010 |
| Total votes: 15,010 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate 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 Kurt Schaefer (R) did not seek re-election.
Caleb Rowden defeated Stephen Webber in the Missouri State Senate District 19 general election.[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Caleb Rowden |
51.22% | 45,335 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Webber | 48.78% | 43,179 | |
| Total Votes | 88,514 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Stephen Webber ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stephen Webber (unopposed) | |
Caleb Rowden ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 19 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 19 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Caleb Rowden (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. Tom Pauley was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Caleb Rowden was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rowden defeated Pauley in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Rowden Incumbent |
63.2% | 5,249 | |
| Democratic | Tom Pauley | 36.8% | 3,058 | |
| Total Votes | 8,307 | |||
2012
Rowden won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 44. Rowden defeated Mike Becker, Chris Dwyer, and Dennis Smith in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Ken Jacob (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Rowden |
51% | 7,996 | |
| Democratic | Ken Jacob | 49% | 7,676 | |
| Total Votes | 15,672 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Caleb Rowden |
40.6% | 1,099 |
| Dennis Smith | 25.9% | 701 |
| Mike Becker | 18.1% | 491 |
| Chris Dwyer | 15.3% | 415 |
| Total Votes | 2,706 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Caleb Rowden did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Rowden's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "We must work hard to cut spending and simply live within our means. Individuals and families are punished for compiling debt they can’t pay off. Why should state and federal government be any different?"
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Low and simple tax rates also give business owners the certainty and stability to expand without the fear of unnecessary and untimely government interference."
Government Accountability
- Excerpt: "As a State Representative, I will work to increase government accountability and restore trust between the citizen and government."
Education
- Excerpt: "We must harness the power of technology instead of fighting to push our students away from it. We must welcome new and fresh ideas to the education arena, and find new ways to inspire our kids to become the great leaders and innovators of tomorrow."
University of Missouri
- Excerpt: "The state must do a better job of prioritizing spending and getting its fiscal house in order to ensure that job and revenue creators like the University of Missouri can continue to thrive and boost our local and state economy."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ "calebrowden44," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 19 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Stephen Webber (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 44 2013-2017 |
Succeeded by - |
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State of Missouri Jefferson City (capital) |
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