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Randy Jotte
Randy Jotte was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 1 of the Missouri State Senate.
Jotte was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Missouri. Jotte was defeated by Ann Wagner in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012.[1]
Biography
Jotte was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University, Jotte attended Oxford University as a Fulbright fellow and then Harvard, for his M.D., which he earned in 1987. He is an emergency room physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and an associate professor of Emergency Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine. He has served as President of the Missouri College of Emergency Physicians and as a city councilman and mayor pro-tem of Webster Groves, Missouri.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Jotte's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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People Ahead of Politics Dr. Randy Jotte knows that partisan gridlock is preventing our state and country from moving forward. Dr. Jotte will end politics as usual in Jefferson City by putting people ahead of lobbyists and special interests. He will work across party lines to find thoughtful solutions to the many issues facing residents of the 1st Senatorial District. Growing Our Economy As an active member of the community, Dr. Randy Jotte knows our region has great potential to attract new jobs. However, he has witnessed what ill-advised policies do to stifle job creation. As State Senator, Dr. Jotte will work to create opportunities for quality jobs and spark overall growth in our region by cutting needless red tape and ensuring there is a fair tax structure for all Missourians. Healing Our Community As a St. Louis native, husband, and father of two, Dr. Randy Jotte is committed to making our community and neighborhoods safe. Dr. Jotte will ensure that our police officers and other first responders are given the support and resources they need to safely protect our communities. Dr. Jotte knows that state and national leaders have failed us. He knows it’s time for leadership, compassion and vision. He will work to bring all interested parties to the table to devise a plan of action for healing our community and bringing safety and stability to the region. Fixing Our Healthcare As an emergency physician and professor of medicine, Dr. Randy Jotte believes we have a social and moral obligation to ensure that all Missourians have access to healthcare. Yet, Dr. Jotte knows that Obamacare has further complicated an already complex system and increased costs. He supports reforms to root out waste and improve efficiencies that will ultimately make care more affordable. With decades of service to the industry, Dr. Jotte has the experience needed to find those efficiencies. He will work to empower patients and their doctors, not government bureaucrats.[3] |
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| —Randy Jotte[4] | ||
Elections
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 Scott Sifton defeated Randy Jotte in the Missouri State Senate District 1 general election.[5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Scott Sifton Incumbent |
53.09% | 48,926 | |
| Republican | Randy Jotte | 46.91% | 43,227 | |
| Total Votes | 92,153 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Scott Sifton ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Scott Sifton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Randy Jotte ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 1 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Missouri State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Randy Jotte (unopposed) | |
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2012
Jotte ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 2nd District. Jotte faced Ann Wagner, James O. Baker, and John Morris in the Republican primary. Jotte was defeated by Ann Wagner.[10] Politico listed the 2nd District race as one of the top five primaries in the list 5 primaries to watch in 2012.[11]
Primary results
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ann Wagner |
65.8% | 53,583 |
| Randy Jotte | 22.9% | 18,644 |
| John Morris | 7.4% | 6,041 |
| James O. Baker | 3.9% | 3,185 |
| Total Votes | 81,453 | |
Recent news
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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Missouri State Senate District 1
- Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
- Missouri State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House in Missouri Results" accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Randy Jotte for Congress, "Meet Dr. Jotte" April 4, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Randy Jotte, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House in Missouri Results" accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "5 primaries to watch" accessed April 18, 2012
