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Chuck Basye
Chuck Basye (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 47. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Basye (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 19. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Basye was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Chair
- Legislative Oversight Committee
- Joint Committee on Education
- Administration and Accounts Committee
- Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
2019-2020
Basye was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Vice-Chair
- House General Laws Committee
- Veterans Committee, Chair
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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| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • General Laws |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Basye served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations - Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development, Vice Chair |
| • Veterans |
| • Appropriations - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Energy and the Environment |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 19
Stephen Webber defeated James Coyne in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephen Webber (D) | 57.0 | 48,998 |
| James Coyne (R) | 43.0 | 37,010 | ||
| Total votes: 86,008 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 19
Stephen Webber advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 19 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Webber | 100.0 | 13,014 |
| Total votes: 13,014 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 19
James Coyne advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 19 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Coyne | 100.0 | 11,088 | |
| Total votes: 11,088 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chuck Basye (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Basye in this election.
2022
Chuck Basye was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Chuck Basye defeated Adrian Plank in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chuck Basye (R) | 57.4 | 10,831 |
 | Adrian Plank (D) | 42.6 | 8,053 | |
| Total votes: 18,884 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Adrian Plank advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adrian Plank | 100.0 | 3,146 |
| Total votes: 3,146 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Chuck Basye advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chuck Basye | 100.0 | 3,340 |
| Total votes: 3,340 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Chuck Basye defeated Adrian Plank in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chuck Basye (R) | 56.8 | 9,082 |
| Adrian Plank (D) | 43.2 | 6,916 | |
| Total votes: 15,998 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Adrian Plank advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adrian Plank | 100.0 | 3,202 |
| Total votes: 3,202 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Chuck Basye advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 47 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chuck Basye | 100.0 | 3,361 |
| Total votes: 3,361 | |||
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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 Chuck Basye defeated Susan McClintic in the Missouri House of Representatives District 47 general election.[1]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chuck Basye Incumbent |
56.05% | 9,532 | |
| Democratic | Susan McClintic | 43.95% | 7,473 | |
| Total Votes | 17,005 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Susan McClintic ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Susan McClintic (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Chuck Basye ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 47 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 47 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chuck Basye 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. Incumbent John Wright was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chuck Basye defeated Betsy Phillips in the Republican primary. Basye defeated Wright in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Chuck Basye |
51.3% | 5,007 | |
| Democratic | John Wright Incumbent | 48.7% | 4,746 | |
| Total Votes | 9,753 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Chuck Basye |
71% | 1,754 |
| Betsy Phillips | 29% | 718 |
| Total Votes | 2,472 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Chuck Basye did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Basye's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education Chuck has always believed education is the silver bullet. He believes that, above anything else, when you invest in education, you return will always be valuable to the state of Missouri. He also believes in making sure school districts and administrators are held accountable for the dollars we send their way. During his time in the Missouri House, Chuck has voted to give more than $250m new dollars to K-12 education while voting for numerous measures to ensure the students are receiving the maximum benefit of those dollars through increased accountability and efficiency measures. Agriculture Missouri’s farmers have long been an important source of our state’s prosperity. Chuck wants to get government out of the way of agriculture so that Missouri farmers and ranchers can build their businesses, compete as exporters, and create jobs. As the state’s #1 industry, it is imperative that the General Assembly knows and understands the importance of agriculture to our daily lives. Higher education Mid-Missouri benefits greatly from a robust and thriving higher education system. Whether it be the University of Missouri’s flagship campus or a great two year option like Moberly Area Community College, Chuck will continue to work to secure more resources for our higher education institutions. We must continue to be mindful of the rising cost of higher education and the student debt bubble, and work together to make sure college is affordable to anyone who wants a degree. Economy As a business owner Chuck sees first-hand the challenges that small businesses are facing today, and knows that we need less governmental interference and lower taxes to keep small business alive and growing. Lower taxes are the key to maintaining the businesses we already have, as well as attracting new ones, to provide jobs for the people of our State. Furthermore, reducing taxes on everyone, not just businesses, will give all Missourians more money to spend as they choose.[8] |
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| —Chuck Basye[9] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Chuck Basye 47, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Wright (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 47 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Adrian Plank (D) |
