Jeanie Riddle
Jeanie Riddle (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 7, 2015. She left office on January 4, 2023.
Riddle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Riddle was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 49 from 2009 to 2015. She previously served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader.
Biography
Riddle earned her B.A. in education from Drury University. Her professional experience includes working as a teacher in the South Callaway School District and as an accountant for the Southwestern Telephone Company.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Riddle was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Joint Committee on Capitol Security, Chairwoman
- Joint Committee on Public Assistance
- Professional Registration Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Riddle was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Capitol Security, Vice-Chair
- Joint Committee on Public Assistance
- Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Vice-Chair
- Administration Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Professional Registration Committee, Chairman
- Seniors, Families and Children 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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| • Administration |
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Fiscal Oversight |
| • Gubernatorial Appointments |
| • Professional Registration, Chair |
| • Seniors, Families and Children, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Capital Security |
| • Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| • Joint Committee on Public Assistance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Riddle served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riddle served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules, Chair |
| • Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riddle served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Utilities |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riddle served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy and Environment |
| • Tax Reform |
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Corrections and Public Institutions |
| • Job Creation and Economic Development |
Campaign themes
2012
Riddle's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Responsible Government
- Excerpt: "I believe in maintaining a fiscally sound state government. Fighting tax increases and eliminating wasteful spending is a must for Missouri."
Preserving Traditional Family Values
- Excerpt: "From conception to natural end, I am 100% pro-life and will continue to defend those values."
Defending the Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "I am a strong advocate for 2nd Amendment rights guaranteed by our Constitution."
Educating Missouri Children
- Excerpt: "As a retired school teacher and coach, education is a top priority. It is the door to Missouri’s future. Every child should have access to a world class education. College and vocational schools must be affordable."
Pro-Small Business & Agriculture
- Excerpt: "I support limited government intervention in our small businesses and family farms. The spirit of competition in free enterprise creates economic growth and job opportunity if not stifled by government red tape."
No New Taxes Pledge
A minority of Missouri lawmakers signed the 2011 edition of the "No New Taxes Pledge." The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is offered by the nonprofit lobbying organization Americans for Tax Reform with the goal of opposing all tax increases as a matter of principle. Just one out of 34 state Senate members signed the 2011 pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 38 lawmakers signed.
Riddle signed the pledge.[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 10
Incumbent Jeanie Riddle defeated Ayanna Shivers in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeanie Riddle (R) | 70.3 | 48,322 |
 | Ayanna Shivers (D)  | 29.7 | 20,412 | |
| Total votes: 68,734 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Missouri State Senate District 10
Incumbent Jeanie Riddle and Ayanna Shivers advanced from the primary for Missouri State Senate District 10 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanie Riddle (R) | 71.7 | 26,420 |
| ✔ | | Ayanna Shivers (D) | 28.3 | 10,445 |
| Total votes: 36,865 | |||
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2014
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, followed by a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Ed Schieffer was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jeanie Riddle was unopposed in the Republican primary. Riddle defeated Schieffer in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jeanie Riddle |
67.6% | 28,871 | |
| Democratic | Ed Schieffer | 32.4% | 13,856 | |
| Total Votes | 42,727 | |||
2012
Riddle won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 49. Riddle ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Pamela Murray (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jeanie Riddle Incumbent |
70.2% | 10,314 | |
| Democratic | Pamela Murray | 29.8% | 4,378 | |
| Total Votes | 14,692 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Riddle won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.[8][9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riddle ran for District 20 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating David Moen.[10]
Riddle raised $118,088 for her campaign.[11]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeanie Riddle (R) | 10,228 | 63.0% | ||
| David Moen (D) | 6,008 | 37.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Riddle's endorsements included:
- Missouri Right to Life[12]
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2022
In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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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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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riddle
- ↑ "jeanieformissouri," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Americans for Tax Reform, "2011 State Legislative Signers of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge," accessed November 26, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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, "Riddle, Jeanie," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "Missouri Right to Life releases 2014 endorsements," July 9, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 10 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Travis Fitzwater (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 49 2009-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
