Joseph Fallert, Jr.
Joseph Fallert, Jr. (b. March 28, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 104 from 2007 to 2013.
Fallert serves on the Executive Board of the Missouri American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, and is Vice President of the Aluminium, Brick, and Glass Workers International Union.
He is a member of the Eastern Missouri Steel Council, Elks Lodge #2674, Council #1037 Knights of Columbus, and Steelworkers Local 169G.
Campaign themes
Fallert's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Get Missouri’s Economy Moving
- Excerpt: "Joe knows it takes a balanced approach of incentives and private investment to create the right environment for job creation. Joe will be an outspoken advocate for a jobs plan that targets rural counties and outstate communities so that all portions of the state benefit from economic recovery."
Improve Our Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "We need to improve our local highways, rail lines, hi-speed Internet, port facilities and public facilities. Joe knows this will help our region be more competitive in job development and provide safer highways for our families."
Support Missouri Agriculture
- Excerpt: "He will continue to call for fair trade practices in agriculture and work with other rural legislators to see that the needs of the agricultural community are not ignored."
Support Education
- Excerpt: "Joe supports giving our children the resources they need to succeed and is committed to keeping access to higher education affordable."
Keep Missouri’s Budget Balanced
- Excerpt: "Unlike the Federal Government, Missouri is required to have a balanced budget. This requirement to live within our means helps Missouri to remain solvent and to maintain excellent bond ratings."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fallert served on these committees:
- Administration and Accounts
- Elections
- Fiscal Review
- Tourism and Natural Resources
- Transportation
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fallert served on these committees:
- Interim Committee on State Intelligence Analysis Oversight
- Administration and Accounts
- Fiscal Review
- Tourism
- Transportation
- Joint Committee on Restructuring Fees of the Clean Water and Storm Water Programs
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Fallert ran in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 3. Fallert ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was defeated by Gary Romine (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
53.8% | 35,384 | |
Democratic | Joseph Fallert, Jr. | 46.2% | 30,335 | |
Total Votes | 65,719 |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Fallert won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Joseph Fallert, Jr. ran unopposed for District 104 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[4]
Joseph Fallert, Jr. raised $30,380 for his campaign.[5]
Missouri House of Representatives, District 104 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Joseph Fallert, Jr. (D) | 13,834 | 100.0% |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Fallert is married and has 5 children.[6]
Recent news
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Joseph Fallert, Jr.
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ "fallert4senate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fallert's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Fallert
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 104 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Kathie Conway (R) |