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Frank Washburn
Frank Washburn was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 158 of the Missouri House of Representatives. Washburn has served as county commissioner since 2004. [1]
Washburn's professional experience includes working in sales and development at Jack Henry and Associates. He earned his B.S. in math education from Missouri Southern State University, B.S. in computer science from Missouri Southern State University, and his master's in business administration.[1]
Campaign themes
Washburn's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
JOBS/SMALL BUSINESS
- Excerpt: "Frank will focus on improving our state’s business environment by supporting legislation that stops government intrusion (including the federal government), keeps trial attorneys at bay, and encourages a true free market system which allows more jobs to be created."
PRO-LIFE
- Excerpt: "Frank is 100% Pro-Life. He will focus on improving our families with legislation that protects human life, upholds traditional marriage, and maintains the values that have made our state and country great."
PRO-GUN
- Excerpt: "Frank has been a life-long supporter of 2nd Amendment rights. He will continue to support your right-to-bear arms by keeping the government out of firearms regulations."
AGRICULTURE
- Excerpt: "Growing up on a 24 acre farm in Barry County, Frank helped raise over 5,000 chickens a hatching season as well as cows and pigs. Frank knows the importance of agriculture for Barry County’s economy, and will support pro-agriculture legislation in Jefferson City."
Elections
2012
Washburn ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 158. Washburn was defeated by Scott Fitzpatrick in the August 7 primary election.[3]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
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41.9% | 2,789 |
Mike Bennett | 33.6% | 2,235 |
Frank Washburn | 24.6% | 1,635 |
Total Votes | 6,659 |
Personal
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Washburn and his wife, Karen, have three children.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Frank + Washburn + Missouri + House of Representatives"
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes