Dwight Scharnhorst
Dwight Scharnhorst (b. November 11, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 98 from his win in a special election in February 2006 to January 2015.
Biography
Scharnhorst attended Meramac Community College and Jefferson College. His professional experience includes working as the owner of Scharnhorst Photography, and as a retail manager from 1965 to 1980.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Scharnhorst served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Administration and Accounts, Chair |
| • Appropriations - Infrastructure and Job Creation |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • General Laws |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Scharnhorst served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Budget |
| • Economic Development |
| • General Laws |
| • Small Business, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Scharnhorst served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections, Chair |
| • Budget |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Job Creation and Economic Development |
Elections
2012
Scharnhorst won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 98. Scharnhorst 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, Scharnhorst won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.[4][5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dwight Scharnhorst ran for District 93 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Phil Bognar.[6]
Dwight Scharnhorst raised $52,382 for his campaign.[7]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 93 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dwight Scharnhorst (R) | 10,857 | 55.8% | ||
| Phil Bognar (D) | 8,583 | 44.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Dwight Scharnhorst endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[8]
Personal
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Scharnhorst has been a member of the Fenton Chamber of Commerce, Rockwood Schools Foundation Board, St. Louis County Elks and the West Saint Louis County Lions Club.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Office website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Dwight Scharnhorst's Biography," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ 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 Primary Election - 2010 Primary Election," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - November 2, 2010 General Election," accessed December 19, 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 Scharnhorst's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Missouri Endorsements," December 1, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 98 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Shamed Dogan (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 93 2006-2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Burns (D) |
