Rebecca McClanahan
Rebecca McClanahan was a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2007 to 2011.
McClanahan has worked as a health care consultant, registered nurse, and educator at Truman State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Community Mental Health Nursing from the University of Kansas, M.S. in Nursing from the University of Missouri, and B.S. in Nursing from Truman State University.
McClanahan is a member of the Kirksville Nazarene Church, Missouri Nurses Association Board, Phi Kappa Phi, and Rho Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.[1]
Campaign themes
McClanahan's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "When it comes to both the personal and the professional, Rebecca understands firsthand the most important issues of health care. For her entire career, she has fought for better healthcare and greater access for all Missourians."
Education
- Excerpt: "In order to prepare our students for the workforce, we need investment. In order to inspire a love of learning, we need investment. Rebecca will work hard to responsibly increase funding for the foundation of our democracy."
Business
- Excerpt: "Rebecca knows that small businesses are as much a part of our economic growth as they are part of the community. She will work to foster local entrepreneurship, increase employment opportunities, and make it easier for businesses to thrive and grow."
Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Rather than watching the wealth of our fields and stockyards leave the area and the state, Rebecca will work to keep it here, for our farmers and our families."
Elections
2012
McClanahan ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 3. McClanahan ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was defeated by Nate Walker (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 57.4% | 8,300 | ||
| Democratic | Rebecca McClanahan | 42.6% | 6,159 | |
| Total Votes | 14,459 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rebecca McClanahan ran for District 2 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Thom Van Vleck.[5]
Rebecca McClanahan raised $168,482 for her campaign.[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rebecca McClanahan (D) | 8,626 | 54.6% | ||
| Thom Van Vleck (R) | 7,169 | 45.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Rebecca McClanahan
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McClanahan
- ↑ "rebeccamcclanahan," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on McClanahan's 2008 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 2 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Zachary Wyatt |