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Karen Vennard

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Karen Vennard
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Lindenwood University, 1995

Personal
Birthplace
Farmington, Mo.
Religion
Protestant
Profession
Real Estate Broker
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Karen Vennard (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 108. She lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Vennard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Karen Vennard was born in Farmington, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree from Lindenwood University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a real estate broker.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 108

Justin Hicks defeated Susan Shumway in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 108 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Justin Hicks
Justin Hicks (R) Candidate Connection
 
63.9
 
8,895
Image of Susan Shumway
Susan Shumway (D) Candidate Connection
 
36.1
 
5,028

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,923
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 108

Susan Shumway advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 108 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Susan Shumway
Susan Shumway Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,810

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,810
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 108

Justin Hicks defeated Matthew Griese and Karen Vennard in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 108 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Justin Hicks
Justin Hicks Candidate Connection
 
53.0
 
2,171
Image of Matthew Griese
Matthew Griese Candidate Connection
 
24.8
 
1,016
Image of Karen Vennard
Karen Vennard Candidate Connection
 
22.2
 
912

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,099
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Karen Vennard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vennard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am married to my husband Jim for 29 years. Bachelors Degree in Biology. REALTOR for 25 years in St. Charles County. Resident of Lake Saint Louis MO for 22 years and served 12 years on the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen. Having served in local government I understand what is needed to provide services to citizens and be a fiduciary to their tax dollars. Experience matters when providing services. and saying you are going to cut a tax just for the sake of cutting a tax can be detrimental. My years serving on the Board of Aldermen taught me to be diligent in these matters and I left that office paying off a debt and thus cutting the property tax in half without services being cut. I am pro public safety and would never do anything to compromise those services. I believe in providing quality housing and sensible economic development.
  • Local Government and taxation. Most voters don't understand how important their local government is to their daily lives. That is their police, streets, parks, code enforcement, schools, fire, ambulance etc. I have watched over the years the constant regulations by the State that cost these services loss of revenue and excessive regulation. I would endeavor to see where cuts can be made at the State level that will bring real tax savings to Missouri taxpayers and not on the backs of local government.
  • Public Safety. I would never vote to defund the police or any public safety agency. These are areas that I will always fight to maintain their funding. Public safety also means safe streets and bridges, finding ways to fund those improvements needed on Missouri Highways and Bridges. I would like to roll back some legislation that has essentially rewarded people for bad behavior and have made Missouri one of the most dangerous states to travel and having the 9th most dangerous highway in the Nation, I 70.
  • Housing. As a REALTOR for 25 years I have seen markets change but nothing like the current market. Housing is in a critical shortage across this Nation and the prices have skyrocketed with this out of control inflation. The American Dream for the first time homebuyer is in serious jeopardy and most are forced to rent at higher rates than ever. I will always oppose legislation that will limit housing and especially housing for people of all abilities and low income seniors.
Being an elected official forces you face all areas of government service. However I believe everyone has their own experience to bring to the table. Having said that I stand by my 3 key messages above
Ronald Reagan, He said that job of government is to provide services and not to run your life, I believe that what you do in your own home is your business. Government at all levels need refocus efforts providing needed services.
No
Don't make promises that you cannot keep and if you have to tell someone no that you can't help then help them find resources that can, They will respect you for your honesty, Always remember that people may have another reason that they are angry about when showing their displeasure with you. Never be swayed by the vocal minority. They will monopolize your time but be responsive to them if they have a true issue that you solve for them. Stay in your lane! Given that explanation, know your job limits within the law, listen and truly care about the people you represent. Develop a thick skin.
Experience in Government.
Provide services and be fiduciary to their tax dollars.
Like I did in local government, to pay off a debt and make a meaningful tax cut without compromising services. To leave the State in a better position than when I started.
Moonwalk in 1969 age 7.

I never missed a Presidential Inauguration since Gerald Ford in 1974.
Carhop at Sonic through high school.
Too many to mention
Not sure
Mr. Roboto or Baby Shark
Loss of family members. Lost 5 family members in 14 years.
That they get along.
Crime, economy and economic development. Housing shortage.
With unicameral maybe something may get done during session perhaps without rancor. With bicameral there is a system of checks and balances..
A resounding yes. This is especially true in States with term limits. There is a steep learning curve and with limits you may be writing truly effective legislation when your term ends. You really need to understand what you need to do to provide services.
Yes. Cooperation and collaboration is the only way to work. When you are only one of over a hundred legislators you need alliances. You don't always need to agree but do need to compromise. You also need to respect the view of others and the process.
Reapportionment and redistricting. Gerrymandering is illegal for a reason.
Local Government, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development or Senior Services
Missouri State Representative and St, Charles Mayor, Sally Faith.
Maybe another time.
Not at this time.Over
Two boys were talking about what kind of work their Dad's do, one boy said his Dad is a lawyer, the other boy said honest and the other boy said no just a regular lawyer.
Oversee.
Yes

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 6, 2022


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