David Paul Evans (Missouri state representative)
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David Paul Evans (Republican Party) is running for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 154. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Evans (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 154. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Education
Judge Evans earned his B.S., B.B.A, and J.D. from Southern Methodist University.[1]
Career
- 2007-2018: Judge, 37th Circuit Court
- 1991-2005: Associate judge, 37th Circuit Court
- 1985-1991: Attorney in private practice
- 1985-1991: City attorney, West Plains, Willow Springs, and Mountain View, Missouri[2]
Awards and associations
- Recipient, Missouri Pro Bono Award
- Member, United Methodist Church
- Recipient, President's Volunteer Service Award
- Member and Past president, Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Evans was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget Committee
- Consent and House Procedure Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Joint Committee on the Justice System
2021-2022
Evans was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Joint Committee on the Justice System
- Budget Committee
2019-2020
Evans was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent Lisa Durnell and David Paul Evans are running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Lisa Durnell (R) | |
| David Paul Evans (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Lisa Durnell defeated JoJo Stewart in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Durnell (R) | 84.8 | 15,196 |
| JoJo Stewart (D) | 15.2 | 2,728 | ||
| Total votes: 17,924 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
JoJo Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | JoJo Stewart | 100.0 | 597 | |
| Total votes: 597 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Lisa Durnell defeated Mark Collins and Larry Lindeman in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Durnell | 53.8 | 4,111 |
| Mark Collins | 35.5 | 2,715 | ||
| Larry Lindeman | 10.7 | 817 | ||
| Total votes: 7,643 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Paul Evans (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent David Paul Evans won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans (R) | 100.0 | 11,345 | |
| Total votes: 11,345 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent David Paul Evans advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans | 100.0 | 4,433 | |
| Total votes: 4,433 | |||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent David Paul Evans won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans (R) | 100.0 | 15,201 | |
| Total votes: 15,201 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent David Paul Evans advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans | 100.0 | 5,892 | |
| Total votes: 5,892 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
David Paul Evans won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans (R) | 100.0 | 11,628 | |
| Total votes: 11,628 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154
David Paul Evans defeated Carl Ward and Larry Lindeman in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 154 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Paul Evans | 70.1 | 4,903 | |
| Carl Ward | 16.4 | 1,144 | ||
| Larry Lindeman | 13.6 | 949 | ||
| Total votes: 6,996 | |||
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2012
Evans ran unopposed and was re-elected to the 37th Circuit Court.[3][4]
- See also: Missouri judicial elections, 2012
2006
Evans was elected as a circuit court judge for the 37th Circuit Court.[2]
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2024
In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: David P. Evans," Retrieved on July 9, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Missouri Secretary of State Website, "Missouri Circuit Court Judges," Retrieved on July 9, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Official Election Results 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Unofficial primary candidate filing list"
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 154 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Lisa Durnell (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri 37th Judicial Circuit Court 2007-2018 |
Succeeded by - |
