Don Wells
Don Wells (b. February 11, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 147 from 2005 to 2013.
Wells earned his B.A. in political science from Cambridge University. He has worked as an auto sales manager and served as Mayor of the City of Cabool.
Wells is Chairman of the South Central Ozark Council of Governments, Deacon at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, and a member of the American Legion, Gentry Treatment Center Liaison Council, Gideons International, Kiwanis Club, Revolvement Loan Fund Board, Twin Cities Industry Board, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wells served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education and Public Works |
| • Regulations and Administrative Procedures |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
- Election
- Fiscal Review (Vice-Chairman)
- Financial Institutions (Vice-Chairman)
- Small Business
- Special Standing Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing (Vice-Chairman)
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Wells ran in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 33. Wells was defeated by Mike Cunningham in the August 7 primary election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Mike Cunningham |
37.1% | 11,874 |
| Ward Franz | 33% | 10,551 |
| Don Wells | 29.9% | 9,564 |
| Total Votes | 31,989 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Wells won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Don Wells ran unopposed for District 147 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[4]
Don Wells raised $69,186 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 147 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Don Wells (R) | 10,566 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Don Wells
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wells
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 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 Wells' 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 147 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Kathy Swan (R) |
