John Wright (Missouri state representative)
John Wright is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 47 from 2013 to 2015. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wright served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Appropriations - Education |
| • Downsizing State Government |
| • Higher Education |
Elections
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 John Wright was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chuck Basye defeated Betsy Phillips in the Republican primary. Basye defeated Wright in the general election.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Chuck Basye |
51.3% | 5,007 | |
| Democratic | John Wright Incumbent | 48.7% | 4,746 | |
| Total Votes | 9,753 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chuck Basye |
71% | 1,754 |
| Betsy Phillips | 29% | 718 |
| Total Votes | 2,472 | |
2012
Wright ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 47. Wright defeated Nancy Copenhaver in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Mitch Richards (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Wright |
51.7% | 8,138 | |
| Republican | Mitch Richards | 48.3% | 7,589 | |
| Total Votes | 15,727 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John A. Wright |
64.1% | 1,305 |
| Nancy Copenhaver | 35.9% | 732 |
| Total Votes | 2,037 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 47 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Chuck Basye (R) |
