Linda Black (Missouri)
Linda Black is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 117 from 2009 to 2017.
Black did not seek re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016 because she was term-limited.
Black was re-elected on November 4, 2014, to the Missouri House of Representatives as a Democrat. However, on November 5, 2014, she announced she was switching parties and joining the Republicans.[1]
Biography
Black earned her A.A. from Mineral Area College, B.A. in Elementary Education from Central Methodist University and master's degree in education from Southwest Baptist University. Her professional experience includes working as a public school teacher in the North Saint Francois County School District.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Corrections |
| • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections |
| • Crime Prevention and Public Safety |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agri-Business |
| • Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Public Safety |
| • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Public Institutions |
| • Conservation and Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Linda Black (R) did not seek re-election.
Mike Henderson defeated Travis Barnes in the Missouri House of Representatives District 117 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Henderson |
56.74% | 7,302 | |
| Democratic | Travis Barnes | 43.26% | 5,567 | |
| Total Votes | 12,869 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Travis Barnes ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 117 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 117 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Travis Barnes (unopposed) | |
Mike Henderson defeated Mike Miller in the Missouri House of Representatives District 117 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Henderson |
59.43% | 1,617 | |
| Republican | Mike Miller | 40.57% | 1,104 | |
| Total Votes | 2,721 | |||
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 Linda Black was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[7][8] Shortly after winning the uncontested election, Black announced that she would be leaving the Democratic party, and joining the Republicans for her fourth and final term in office.[1]
2013
Black was a potential candidate for the Missouri Democratic Party for the 2013 special election for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 8th District.[9] The election was held to replace Jo Ann Emerson. The general election took place on June 4, 2013.[10]
There was no primary election. Instead, each party's nominee was chosen by a committee. Black was one of five Democratic candidates who reportedly reached out to the committee in order to make a case for the party's nomination.[9] Steve Hodges received the nomination of the committee on February 16, 2013.[11]
2012
Black won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 117. Black ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Black won re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 107 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda (Black) Fischer (D)
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5,836 | |||
| John Fischer (R) | 3,471 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Black, then known as Linda Fischer, ran for District 107 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Louie Seiberlich.[14]
Black raised $41,130 for her campaign.[15]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 107 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda (Black) Fischer (D) | 7,700 | 51.8% | ||
| Louie Seiberlich (R) | 7,170 | 48.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Party switch
Black was re-elected on November 4, 2014, to the Missouri House of Representatives as a Democrat. However, on November 5, 2014, she announced she was switching parties, and joining the Republicans. Black told the press that she had considered switching parties for quite some time. "It's been a joke around the capitol with Republicans for quite a while that I needed to go ahead and join the party because I was already voting with them on so many issues," she said. Black singled out traditional marriage and Second Amendment rights as two issues she had ideological disagreements with the Democrats over, but noted that her differences with the party were over "many issues". When she made the announcement, she had already filed the paperwork to join the Republicans.[1]
Black's flip to the Republican Party brought their total in the House of Representatives up to 118 following the 2014 general election.[1]
Personal
Black is married with two children. She has been involved with the Missouri Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Saint Francois Democrat Club and the University of Missouri Extension Council Board of Directors.[16]
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2017
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
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See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Linda Black
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Daily Journal Online, "Rep. Linda Black switches parties," November 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Daily Dunklin, "Democrat Hodges says he's in for 8th District," February 14, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "Republicans nominate Jason Smith for Missouri special election," February 9, 2013
- ↑ Southeast Missourian, "Hodges tapped as Democratic nominee in 8th District," February 17, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," December 2, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Fischer, Linda R," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Linda Black's Biography," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 117 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Mike Henderson |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 107 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ron Hicks (R) |
