Joe Don McGaugh
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Joe Don McGaugh is an associate judge of the 8th Circuit Court in Carroll County, Missouri. He was appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens (R) on October 19, 2017, to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Kevin L. Walden to circuit judge.[1]
At the time of his appointment to the bench in 2017, McGaugh was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 39. He was first elected to that position on November 6, 2012. McGaugh was required to resign his position in the state House to accept the judicial appointment.[1]
Biography
McGaugh earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from the University of Missouri and a J.D. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. His professional experience includes work as the city attorney and city prosecutor for Carrollton and as the principal attorney at his law firm, McGaugh Law Offices LLC.[2]
Elections
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 Joe Don McGaugh ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 39 general election.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 39 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Republican |  Joe Don McGaugh Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent Joe Don McGaugh ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 39 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 39 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Republican | Joe Don McGaugh Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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2014Elections 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 Joe Don McGaugh was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[6][7] 2012McGaugh won election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 39. McGaugh ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Will Talbert (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
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Committee assignments
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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| • Elections and Elected Officials |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules |
| • Joint Committee on the Justice System, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McGaugh served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Civil and Criminal Proceedings |
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules |
| • Elections |
| • Agriculture Policy |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGaugh served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Elections |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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2017
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
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See also
External links
- Missouri 8th Judicial Circuit
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Associated Press, "Missouri Rep. McGaugh Appointed as Judge in Carroll County," October 19, 2017
- ↑ Office of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, "Governor Greitens Appoints Joe Don McGaugh as Associate Circuit Judge for Carroll County," October 19, 2017
- ↑ 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, "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
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 39 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Peggy McGaugh (R) |
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri
State courts:
Missouri Supreme Court • Missouri Court of Appeals • Missouri Circuit Courts • Missouri Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Missouri • Missouri judicial elections • Judicial selection in Missouri
