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Kurt Bahr
Kurt Bahr (b. June 26, 1979) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 102 from 2011 to 2019.
Bahr was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives because of term limits.
When he served in the Missouri House of Representatives, Bahr's political experience included working as campaign coordinator for Representative Dwight Scharnhorst (R-93), Representative John Diehl (R-87) and House candidate Randy Jotte (R-91) as well as serving as an intern for U.S. Congressman Todd Akin (R-2).
Biography
Bahr earned his bachelor's degree in history/political science from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and master's degree in public policy from Regent University. His professional experience included working as a small business owner. Bahr served in the United States Air Force.
Campaign themes
2012
Bahr's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Life
- Excerpt: "Kurt is 100% Pro-Life. Protecting the rights of the weak is one of the primary functions of government and Kurt is completely committed to defending the weakest and most defenseless minority in our society – unborn children."
Liberty
- Excerpt: "Kurt Bahr will defend our liberties in the House as he defended our country in the military – staunching the flow of government dominance before we have little left that resembles the freedoms our Founders risked everything to build."
Prosperity
- Excerpt: "As your representative, Kurt will work to reduce the burden of taxation on both individuals and businesses. He will support legislation to simplify regulations, encouraging the growth of small businesses that bring jobs and prosperity to our state."
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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| • Budget |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bahr served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Education, Chair |
| • Emerging Issues in Education |
| • Social Services |
| • Budget |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bahr served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, Vice chair |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Small Business |
| • Veterans |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bahr served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development |
| • Children and Families, Vice chair |
| • Small Business |
| • Veterans |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Kurt Bahr was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
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 Kurt Bahr ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 102 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 102 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Kurt Bahr Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Kurt Bahr ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 102 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 102 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kurt Bahr Incumbent (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. John Callahan was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kurt Bahr defeated Michael Swyers in the Republican primary. Bahr faced Callahan in the general election.[5][6] Incumbent Bahr defeated Callahan in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kurt Bahr Incumbent |
69.8% | 6,809 | |
| Democratic | John Callahan | 30.2% | 2,944 | |
| Total Votes | 9,753 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Kurt Bahr Incumbent |
66.2% | 2,755 |
| Michael Swyers | 33.8% | 1,408 |
| Total Votes | 4,163 | |
2012
Bahr won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 102. Bahr ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated John Callahan (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kurt Bahr Incumbent |
62.7% | 11,715 | |
| Democratic | John Callahan | 37.3% | 6,961 | |
| Total Votes | 18,676 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Bahr won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kurt Bahr (R)
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10,474 | |||
| Matt Simmons (D) | 5,185 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Bahr has been an Ambassador in the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce. He has also been a member of the Saint Charles County Christian Home Educators, Missouri Right to Life, the National Rifle Association, American Legion post #388, the St. Charles County Young Republicans, the St. Charles County Pachyderm Club, and the Lewis and Clark Pachyderm Club.
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Kurt + Bahr + Missouri + Legislature
See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Campaign Facebook page
- St. Louis Homeschool Examiner article on Kurt Bahr's candidacy
Footnotes
- ↑ "kurtbahr," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 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 102 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Ron Hicks (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Missouri House of Representatives District 19 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by John Joseph Rizzo (D) |
