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Chuck Purgason
Chuck Purgason (b. May 19, 1960) is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 33 from 2005 to 2013.
Purgason received his diploma from West Plains High School in 1978.
Purgason previously worked at a cow farm. He is owner and founder of Ozark Wings Hatchery/Hunting Preserve and Ozark Awards.
Purgason served as Majority Whip at the Republican Caucus. He also served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1997 to 2005.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Purgason served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- General Laws
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
- Ways and Means, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Purgason served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Missouri Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Missouri Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Missouri Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Purgason won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Eric Reeve (D).[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Chuck Purgason (R)
|
53,529 | 67.3% | ||
| Eric Reeve (D) | 25,997 | 32.7% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Purgason won election to the 33rd District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating R.A. Pendergrass (D).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chuck Purgason (R)
|
49,396 | 64.8% | ||
| R.A. Pendergrass (D) | 26,868 | 35.2% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Purgason won re-election to the 151st District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 151 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chuck Purgason (R)
|
8,156 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Purgason and his wife, Janet, have three children.
External links
- Chuck Purgason's official 2010 campaign website for U.S. Congress
- Chuck Purgason's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Chuck Purgason on Facebook
- Chuck Purgason on Twitter
- Chuck Purgason on YouTube
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 33 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Cunningham (R) |
