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Don Ruzicka
Don Ruzicka (b. June 9, 1957) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 132 from 2007 to 2012. Ruzicka was redistricted into District 157, where he won re-election in 2012, but resigned on December 21, 2012 in order to accept an appointment to the state Board of Probation and Parole.[1] Ruzicka previously served as Majority Floor Whip.
Ruzicka earned his B.S. in Wildlife Conservation from Missouri State University. He has worked for Carol Jones Realty and as a Missouri Conservation Agent.
Ruzicka is a member of Church of Rock, Faith Fellowship, Lawrence County Farm Bureau, Missouri Association of Realtors, Missouri Conservation Agents Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Sheriff's Association, Missouri State Troopers Association, and the National Rifle Association.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ruzicka served on these committees:
- Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development
- Professional Registration and Licensing
- Transportation Funding and Public Institutions
- Workforce Development and Workplace Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ruzicka served on these committees:
- Crime Prevention
- Homeland Security
- State Parks and Waterways
- Conservation and Natural Resources (Chairman)
Elections
2012
Ruzicka won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 157. Ruzicka ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Ruzicka won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Don Ruzicka ran for District 132 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Charles Dake.[4]
Don Ruzicka raised $56,828 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 132 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Don Ruzicka (R) | 8,739 | 55.8% | ||
| Charles Dake (D) | 6,931 | 44.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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Personal
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Ruzicka is married and has one child.[6]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Don Ruzicka
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ STL Beacon, "Nixon winnows huge House GOP majority -- a little -- with Ruzicka appointment," December 22, 2012. accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Ruzicka's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ruzicka
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 132 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Charlie Norr (D) |
