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Jane Cunningham
Jane Cunningham (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 7. Cunningham assumed office in 2009. Cunningham left office in 2013.
Cunningham (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 16. Cunningham will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.
Biography
Cunningham earned her B.S. in business administration from Florida State University in 1968.
Cunningham was a Legislative Assistant for United States Congressman Silvio Conte from 1968 to 1970. She has been Marking Director for England and Company Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated, since 1997.
Cunningham was a Media/Public Relations Assistant for John C. Danforth Attorney General Campaign in 1974. She was also a member of the Board of Education for the Ladue School District from 1989 to 1992. She then served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cunningham served on these committees:
- Education
- Joint Committee on Education
- Financial and Government Organizations and Elections
- General Laws, Chair
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cunningham served on these committees:
- Education
- Finance and Governmental Organizations and Elections
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
- Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
- Transportation
- Veterans Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri State Senate District 16
Bill Hardwick, Hannah Kelly, Jeff Knight, and Joseph Steelman are running in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 16 on November 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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2008
On November 4, 2008, Cunningham won election to the 7th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Kevin Leeseberg (D).[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jane Cunningham (R)
|
54,702 | 61.4% | ||
| Kevin Leeseberg (D) | 34,347 | 38.6% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Cunningham won re-election to the 86th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Martha Ott (D).[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 86 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jane Cunningham (R)
|
9,597 | 56.3% | ||
| Martha Ott (D) | 7,449 | 43.7% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Cunningham won re-election to the 86th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives unopposed.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 86 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jane Cunningham (R)
|
15,884 | 100% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Cunningham won re-election to the 86th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Shirley Garhart (D).[4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 86 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jane Cunningham (R)
|
10,990 | 70.5% | ||
| Shirley Garhart (D) | 4,607 | 29.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
Legislation
Cunningham sponsored SB54, a law designed to protect students from sexual abuse from their teachers. Among the more controversial parts of the bill was section 162.069 which states, "Teachers also cannot have a nonwork-related website that allows exclusive access with a current or former student." This makes it a crime for teachers to have a current or former student under the age of 18 as a friend on a social networking site such as Facebook. There has been much objection to this part of the bill by teachers. The bill was recently signed into law by governor Jay Nixon.[5]
Personal
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Cunningham and her husband Gary have two children.
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ Thejournal.com, "MO Outlaws Teacher Student Friends," August 3, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 7 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Jason Holsman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives 2001-2009 |
Succeeded by - |
