John Rizzo (Missouri)
John Rizzo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on June 30, 2024.
Rizzo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Rizzo is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 19 from 2011 to 2017. Rizzo also served as Minority Whip. Rizzo served as Missouri State Senate Minority Leader from 2020 to 2024.
Rizzo resigned from the Missouri State Senate District 11 on June 30, 2024 to become the executive director of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, which holds lease agreements with the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. [1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rizzo was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Local Government and Elections Committee
- Joint Committee on Capitol Security
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
2021-2022
Rizzo was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
- Joint Committee on Capitol Security
- Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
2019-2020
Rizzo was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Senate General Laws Committee
- Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Local Government and Elections 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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| • Economic Development |
| • Fiscal Oversight |
| • General Laws and Pensions |
| • Government Reform |
| • Local Government and Elections |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rizzo served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Budget |
| • Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
| • Local Government |
Rizzo, as Minority Whip, was a member of all other House committees ex officio.
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rizzo served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Budget |
| • Economic Development |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rizzo served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Budget |
| • Economic Development |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • Local Government |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 11
Incumbent John Rizzo won election in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Rizzo (D) | 100.0 | 50,065 |
| Total votes: 50,065 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 11
Incumbent John Rizzo advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 11 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Rizzo | 100.0 | 12,012 |
| Total votes: 12,012 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate 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. The seat was vacant heading into the election. It was previously held by Paul LeVota (D).
John Rizzo defeated Brent Lasater in the Missouri State Senate District 11 general election.[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Rizzo |
52.17% | 33,071 | |
| Republican | Brent Lasater | 47.83% | 30,318 | |
| Total Votes | 63,389 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
John Rizzo defeated Jess Podhola, Anthony Banks and Mary DiCarlo in the Missouri State Senate District 11 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Rizzo |
46.17% | 4,571 | |
| Democratic | Jess Podhola | 37.87% | 3,750 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Banks | 7.25% | 718 | |
| Democratic | Mary DiCarlo | 8.71% | 862 | |
| Total Votes | 9,901 | |||
Brent Lasater ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 11 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brent Lasater (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 John Rizzo was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[7][8]
2012
Rizzo won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 19. Rizzo ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Rizzo won election to the Missouri House of Representatives. Rizzo's opponent in the August 3 primary was Will Royster.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 40 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Rizzo (D)
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2,373 | |||
| Sean O'Toole (L) | 1,187 | |||
Rizzo won the Aug. 3, 2010, primary by one vote. Challenger Will Royster claimed voter fraud and other irregularities and challenged the contest in Missouri courts.
Campaign themes
2020
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Noteworthy events
Voter fraud
On May 13, 2013, John Moretina pleaded guilty in a United States Federal District Court to voter fraud in a 2010 Democratic primary for Missouri District 40. Moretina was charged with illegally registering to vote in Rizzo's district and lying to federal agents investigating the case. Moretina, Rizzo's uncle, was registered to vote at an address in Kansas City despite living in Gladstone, Missouri.[11] Moretina's actions may have impacted the election as Rizzo won the Democratic primary 664 to 663 over Will Royster.[12][13]
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2024
In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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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
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ‘'The Kansas City Star, "Top Missouri lawmaker resigns to lead sports authority as Kansas courts Chiefs, Royals," accessed June 26, 2024
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Missouri lawmaker's uncle pleads guilty KC vote fraud case," May 14, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Missouri Court of Appeals, "Royster v. Rizzo," October 13, 2010
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Yes, the Rizzo-Royster race turned on voter fraud," May 13, 2013
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Missouri State Senate District 11 2017-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 19 2011-2017 |
Succeeded by - |
