Mike Cunningham
Mike Cunningham (b. January 8, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 33 from 2012 to 2021. He did not file for re-election in 2020.
Cunningham served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 145 from 2003 to 2011.
Biography
Cunningham attended Jacksonville University and earned his B.S. in business administration from Truman State University. His professional experience includes working for Coca-Cola, as a livestock farmer, and as Owner/Manager of Cunningham's Fresh Foods. Cunningham served as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cunningham was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Insurance and Banking Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Fiscal Oversight Committee, Chairman
- Professional Registration Committee
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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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Fiscal Oversight, Chair |
| • Insurance and Banking, Vice chair |
| • Professional Registration |
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cunningham served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight, Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs and Health |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cunningham served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment |
| • Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections, Vice chair |
| • Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight |
| • Veterans' Affairs and Health |
2009-2010
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Administration and Accounts |
| • Budget |
| • Financial Institutions, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
Mike Cunningham was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate 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 Mike Cunningham ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 33 general election.[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mike Cunningham Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Mike Cunningham ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 33 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Cunningham Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Cunningham won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 33. Cunningham defeated Don Wells and Ward Franz in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Mike Cunningham |
37.1% | 11,874 |
| Ward Franz | 33% | 10,551 |
| Don Wells | 29.9% | 9,564 |
| Total Votes | 31,989 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cunningham ran unopposed for District 145 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[7]
Cunningham raised $33,475 for his campaign.[8]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 145 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Cunningham (R) | 15,844 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Cunningham has been a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, First Baptist Church, Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, Marshfield Development League, Marshfield Farm Bureau, Marshfield Industrial Authority, Marshfield Public School Foundation, and the Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Association.[1]
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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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
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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Cunningham
- ↑ 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, "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 Cunningham's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chuck Purgason (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 33 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Karla Eslinger (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State House District 145 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Lyndall Fraker (R) |
