Ira Anders
Ira Anders (b. April 15, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 21 from 2011 to 2019.
Anders was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives because of term limits.
Biography
Anders earned his B.S. and M.S. in education from Emporia State University. During his time in the State House, his professional experience included working as an elementary school teacher.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Pensions |
| • Utilities |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Anders served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Utility Infrastructure |
| • Pensions |
| • Financial Institutions and Taxation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anders served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Retirement |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Utilities |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anders served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Joint Committee on Education |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
| • Retirement |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Utilities |
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
2018
Ira Anders was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives 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 Ira Anders defeated Vicki Riley in the Missouri House of Representatives District 21 general election.[1]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ira Anders Incumbent |
57.55% | 8,331 | |
| Republican | Vicki Riley | 42.45% | 6,145 | |
| Total Votes | 14,476 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Ira Anders ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 21 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ira Anders Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Vicki Riley ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 21 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 21 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Vicki Riley (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Ira Anders was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[6][7]
2012
Anders won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 21. Anders ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Vicki Riley (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ira Anders Incumbent |
58.1% | 8,691 | |
| Republican | Vicki Riley | 41.9% | 6,264 | |
| Total Votes | 14,955 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Anders won election to the Missouri House of Representatives. Anders' opponents in the August 3 primary were Travis Richey and Jeremy Ploeger.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 51 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ira Anders (D)
|
3,683 | |||
| Jeff Workman (R) | 2,765 | |||
| Kevin Kobe (L) | 281 | |||
| Michael Cogan (C) | 243 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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During his time in office, Anders and his wife, Nina, have two children.
Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2018.
- Locke and Smith Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2017.
- Columbia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
- Locke and Smith Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2016.
- Associated Industries of Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Missouri Alliance for Freedom — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United for Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2015.
- Missouri Alliance for Freedom — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government."
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United for Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2014.
- Americans for Prosperity - Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Missouri Alliance for Freedom — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government."
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Missouri ProVote — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills selected by MPV.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United for Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2013.
- Missouri ProVote — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills selected by MPV.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United for Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
In 2012, the Missouri General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Missouri General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
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
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "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, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Cauthorn (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 21 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Robert Sauls (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 51 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Dean A. Dohrman (R) |
