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Marjain Breitenbach

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Marjain Breitenbach
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Kansas State University, 1977

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Retired
Contact

Campaign website

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Marjain Breitenbach (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 21. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Breitenbach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Marjain Breitenbach earned a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1977.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 21

Will Jobe defeated Marjain Breitenbach in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Will Jobe
Will Jobe (D)
 
51.4
 
5,922
Image of Marjain Breitenbach
Marjain Breitenbach (R) Candidate Connection
 
48.6
 
5,610

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

Total votes: 11,532
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 21

Will Jobe advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Will Jobe
Will Jobe
 
100.0
 
1,750

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

Total votes: 1,750
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 21

Marjain Breitenbach advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Marjain Breitenbach
Marjain Breitenbach Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,572

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

Total votes: 1,572
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Marjain Breitenbach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Breitenbach's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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It all begins with an idea--an--idea to serve my state and my district. My wife Elisa and I have been working side-by-side as small business owners for over 30 years. I have two children, six grandchildren and have always cared about my community. In our last twelve years we were owners of Doughboys donut shop in Raytown. We hosted birthdays, celebrations of life, weddings, community awareness campaigns, and local charity events. Serving the community was a very rewarding time. The time came to retire and sell Doughboy's. The idea of retiring from the donut game was very appealing, but I still wanted to continue to serve my community. I was asked if I would be interested in running for state rep. I grew up on the family farm and had many learning experiences. I was oldest of five children. My parents instilled hard work, honesty and integrity. I return to the farm each November to enjoy family and college friends for our annual hunting weekend. We call Independence, Missouri home today, living in the Truman corridor, in the home we rebuilt 20 years ago. I look forward to representing District 21 in the State House in 2025.
  • Stop uncontrolled taxes. The Governments only solution to a problem is spending more money, and they are spending faster than ever. In 2020, the Missouri budget was 35 billion, and in 4 years the budget jumped 45% to 51 billion. I am sure we can find places that can be reduced or eliminated. Just like computers they need to be cleaned up to work properly. You cannot tax yourself into prosperity.
  • Parental rights need to be protected. Strong families are what makes for a great country. The pandemic exposed some glaring problems in our educational system. Reading, writing and arithmetic should be taught in school, not the indoctrination of our children. Children are all unique and different and cannot be fit into a one size fits all. The state makes for a very poor parent.
  • Standing for freedom is what made our country great. Our forefathers took this seriously. They believed in Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I believe the Pursuit of Happiness is the ownership of property, not the renting of property from government. The government is becoming far too intrusive in our daily lives. For example, with business regulations, real estate taxes, and our health care costs are a few.
I believe in the second amendment, smaller government, securing the border, paper ballots, and the happiness of the American citizens.
My father. He gave me everything I needed to become the man I am. Along the way were many other people and experiences that tempered me.
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
Respect. Integrity and accountability would be just the beginning. A leader should be able to respect other people. That does not mean he has to agree with them. Integrity touches on honesty and their moral compass. The last means that they are accountable for their actions.
I take decisions seriously and can change my mind when I am wrong. I stand on principals and don't budge easily.
Listen closely to all people and use wisdom and knowledge to reach a valid decision and be prepared to make mistakes and be willing to make corrections.
One of honesty and Integrity.
The assassination of JFK when I was 8.
I worked at the family farm from 5 years of age and all through college.
The Bible. It can be read many times and there is always something new in it. I am very partial to science fiction. If I am reading for pleasure it is usually to escape reality for a time.
Sherlock Holmes. His powers of observation are awesome.
When Did I Get Old
Finding enough time to read more.
The best relationship should be one of respect. It is the duty of the legislature to pass laws and the governor to enforce and advance laws.
Controlling government spending and making Missouri more business friendly.
No. Life is a pretty good teacher in dealing with a lot of the issues. It is beneficial in dealing with all the agencies and people that are pushing their agendas!
The only way to get anything done is to have a relationship with other people. Why would it be any different in Jefferson City.
No
Not on my radar at this time. I think a good long-term goal would be 4 terms.
The stories that touch me the most are the problems of the older citizens. They do not even have to say anything, and they usually do not. In older neighborhoods you see the smaller homes with ramps and run down property. You know it is an older person or couple that are struggling to afford to stay in their home.
Knock, knock!
Emergency power can be implemented by the governor or the legislature. It can also be rescinded by either party. There is a form of checks and balances that has been created.
I would present a bill to lesson small business regulations.
I would be a freshman so most will be assigned. But four I would like are Children and Families, Downsizing State Government, Transportation and Utilities
Transparency is a must. How else can you keep track of where all the money goes.
Definitely want IP reform. The constitution is our guiding light. It should not be changed easily. There should be great deliberation before changes are made. The way it is an organized group with money can get a change through before a lot of people even know it is there.

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Campaign finance summary

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Marjain Breitenbach campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Missouri House of Representatives District 21Lost general$8,675 $7,171
Grand total$8,675 $7,171
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 30, 2024


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