Deanna Self
Deanna Self (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 64. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Self (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 64. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Deanna Self was born in Wood River, Illinois. Self earned an associate degree from St. Louis Community College–Meramec in 1986 and two graduate degrees from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2001 and 2007, respectively. Her career experience includes working as a licensed professional counselor for individual, couple, marriage and family therapy. Self has served in various ministry leadership roles and served as North County chapter chair and St. Charles County chapter chair for Missouri Right to Life.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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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 64
Incumbent Deanna Self and Tony Lovasco are running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Tony Lovasco (R) | |
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Deanna Self defeated Arnie Dienoff in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deanna Self (R) | 99.7 | 16,576 |
| Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.3 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 16,621 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cheryl Hibbeler (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Cheryl Hibbeler advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cheryl Hibbeler | 100.0 | 1,405 | |
| Total votes: 1,405 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Deanna Self defeated incumbent Tony Lovasco in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deanna Self | 59.6 | 2,856 |
| Tony Lovasco | 40.4 | 1,939 | |
| Total votes: 4,795 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Tony Lovasco won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Lovasco (R) | 100.0 | 10,252 |
| Total votes: 10,252 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Tony Lovasco defeated Deanna Self and Mike Swaringim in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Lovasco | 36.2 | 1,621 |
| Deanna Self | 34.8 | 1,555 | |
 | Mike Swaringim | 29.0 | 1,296 | |
| Total votes: 4,472 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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PROFESSIONAL: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for Individuals, Couples, Marriage & Family with a Private Practice in Lake St. Louis, MO.
EDUCATION: In 2007, I graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. In 2001, I graduated with a Master's degree in Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary. And in 1986, I graduated with an Associate's degree, Court and Conference Reporting, St. Louis Community College at Meramec.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Since my husband went into pastoral ministry in 1988, I have served in many ministry leadership positions such as: Worship Leader, Choir Director, Bible Study Teacher. I've also served on many committees such as: Building Expansion, Building Renovation, and Church Council.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: North County Chapter Chair, Missouri Right to Life, 1989-1991. St. Charles County Chapter Chair, Missouri Right to Life, 1/2019-1/2021. Currently, I lead the Worship Service and play the piano in church.
PERSONAL: While I was born in Illinois, most of my life has been spent in Missouri. My husband and I have been married 45 years. I loved helping to raise our two kids and babysitting our six grandkids, but I am concerned about the future, which is why I am running. I feel I have been blessed and I want others to have the same opportunities. - Reduce Runaway Taxes and Out of Control Spending. I am concerned, as most people I talk to are, about the excessive tax burden. Government's number one responsibility is our defense, but in many other areas from gas to groceries, citizens are feeling the pinch. So, I will work to reduce runaway taxation and spending.
- Protect Innocent, Human Lives and Reduce Crime. I am determined to protect unborn babies. Abortion should not be legal, and taxpayers should never have to pay for one. I also want to work to make communities safe. The lost lives of all crime victims are tragic, and the increased crime rate needs to be addressed without endangering the Second Amendment.
- Education. I support the rights of parents to be involved in their children's education and mental health. Children need to be taught ABC's and 123's, like Reading, Writing, Math, History and Science. CRT should not be taught in schools. Leave the sex education and cultural ideologies to the parents. I also support School Choice or Tax Credits for Education. Taxpayer money should follow the child.
1) The Protection of all innocent, human Life would include things like: Providing for our State, & Local Law Enforcement. Defending unborn, human babies; Crime Prevention; and Defending the 2nd Amendment.
2) Fair Fiscal Management would include things like reducing: Taxation, Debt, and Spending.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 22, 2022
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| Preceded by Tony Lovasco (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 64 2025-Present |
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