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Ed Emery (Missouri)
Ed Emery (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 9, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2021.
Emery (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Emery served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 126 from 2003 to 2011.
Emery died on August 6, 2021.[1]
Biography
Emery earned his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. His professional experience includes working as Proprietor/Consultant for Character Returns, a Consultant for Petroleum Engineering, a Consultant for Rollarini Engineering from 1996 to 2000, and an Executive/Manager with Texaco from 1981 to 1994.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Emery was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Education
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Chairman
- Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Government Reform, Chair |
| • Gubernatorial Appointments |
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Emery served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Emery served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
2009-2010
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • International Trade and Immigration |
| • Tax Reform |
| • Utilities, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
Ed Emery was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Ed Emery defeated Lora Young and Tim Wells in the Missouri State Senate District 31 general election.[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ed Emery Incumbent |
72.43% | 57,296 | |
| Libertarian | Lora Young | 12.65% | 10,007 | |
| Independent | Tim Wells | 14.92% | 11,798 | |
| Total Votes | 79,101 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Ed Emery defeated Bill Yarberry in the Missouri State Senate District 31 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ed Emery Incumbent |
74.99% | 17,320 | |
| Republican | Bill Yarberry | 25.01% | 5,777 | |
| Total Votes | 23,097 | |||
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Emery won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 31. Emery defeated Scott Largent and Dave Morris in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Charles A. Burton (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Emery |
63.8% | 49,993 | |
| Democratic | Charles Burton | 36.2% | 28,375 | |
| Total Votes | 78,368 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ed Emery |
46% | 10,110 |
| Scott Largent | 43.7% | 9,605 |
| Dave Morris | 10.4% | 2,279 |
| Total Votes | 21,994 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ed Emery ran for District 126 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Linda Crane.[8]
Emery raised $37,704 for his campaign.[9]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 126 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ed Emery (R) | 11,419 | 66.9% | ||
| Linda Crane (D) | 5,654 | 33.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2012
Emery's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Education
- Excerpt: "My statewide goal is learned children, not a healthy bureaucracy or comfortable institution. I promise to work for exceptionalism. That is my goal, and I am committed to the battle."
Government & Business
- Excerpt: "Ed believes that government is frequently out of touch with the conservative principles of Missouri. He knows that our communities will grow and flourish when the farmer and small business person are free to operate without unreasonable restrictions."
Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "Ed Emery will serve you by standing for “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” voting by principle, rather than circumstance. He will work with others who are like-minded to restore government that facilitates rather than opposes individual character, initiative, and innovation."
Jobs & Prosperity
- Excerpt: "Legislation to eliminate government-mandated union membership so Missouri can compete with neighboring right-to-work states"
Sanctity of Life
- Excerpt: "Sanctity of life is not just opposition to abortion and euthanasia: It is a measure of the value of a human life. Nothing is more sacred or worthy of protection than life from conception to the grave."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Emery is married with four children. He has been a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Excel - Barton County, Excel II - Barton County, Barton County Farm Bureau, Liberty Baptist Church, National Rifle Association, and the SPE Association for Information and Media Equipment.[2]
Scorecards
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2020
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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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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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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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ed + Emery + Missouri + Senate"
See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
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Personal |
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "Ed Emery services to be held this week ," August 9, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Emery
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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 Emery's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ "edemery," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Pearce (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 31 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Rick Brattin (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 126 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Mike Kelley (R) |
