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Rob Vescovo
Rob Vescovo (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 112. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Vescovo (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 112. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Vescovo was elected state speaker of the House on January 6, 2021.[1] He was replaced by Dean Plocher in 2023.
Committee assignments
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Administrative Oversight |
| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • Fiscal Review, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vescovo served on the following committees:
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| • Government Oversight and Accountability |
| • Civil and Criminal Proceedings |
| • Government Efficiency |
| • Labor and Industrial Relations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Rob Vescovo was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Rob Vescovo won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 112 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rob Vescovo (R) | 100.0 | 16,545 |
| Total votes: 16,545 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Rob Vescovo defeated Chadwick Bicknell in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rob Vescovo | 78.8 | 3,201 |
 | Chadwick Bicknell | 21.2 | 860 | |
| Total votes: 4,061 | |||
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2018
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General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Rob Vescovo defeated Benjamin Hagin in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 112 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rob Vescovo (R) | 61.3 | 9,621 |
 | Benjamin Hagin (D) | 38.7 | 6,074 | |
| Total votes: 15,695 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112
Benjamin Hagin advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Benjamin Hagin | 100.0 | 3,412 |
| Total votes: 3,412 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Rob Vescovo advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 112 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rob Vescovo | 100.0 | 4,150 |
| Total votes: 4,150 | |||
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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 Rob Vescovo defeated Robert Butler in the Missouri House of Representatives District 112 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 112 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rob Vescovo Incumbent |
59.64% | 10,754 | |
| Democratic | Robert Butler | 40.36% | 7,278 | |
| Total Votes | 18,032 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Robert Butler ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 112 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 112 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Robert Butler (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Rob Vescovo ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 112 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 112 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Rob Vescovo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Robert Butler defeated Larry Steinkamp in the Democratic primary. Rob Vescovo defeated Charles Groeteke and Avery Fortenberry in the Republican primary. (Fortenberry suspended his campaign and endorsed Vescovo in July, although his name still appeared on the ballot.) Butler faced Vescovo in the general election. Vescovo defeated Butler in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Rob Vescovo |
60.1% | 5,432 | |
| Democratic | Robert Butler | 39.9% | 3,611 | |
| Total Votes | 9,043 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Robert Butler |
63.2% | 1,182 |
| Larry Steinkamp | 36.8% | 687 |
| Total Votes | 1,869 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Rob Vescovo |
45.9% | 1,159 |
| Charles Groeteke | 45.6% | 1,151 |
| Avery Fortenberry | 8.4% | 213 |
| Total Votes | 2,523 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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2014
Vescovo's Facebook page highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | There are rights retained by the people. Let’s work toward ideals of smaller government, less regulations, less taxes, less intrusions and more self-reliance.
Let's talk about JOBS and how we can attract them to this district. We need someone to hear the needs of the Middle Class. Why not start with me as I am part of the Middle Class. I am a pro-small business, hard working entrepreneur that understands nothing is free. I have had great successes that have also come with failure. Social Issues? I have some.... I am a man of integrity regardless of its popularity. I am in love with my Wife and 4 Children. I am Pro-Life and I was ADOPTED. I am a Constitutional Conservative I am Pro-Second Amendment. I am a Turkey Hunting Sportsman[11][12] |
” |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 112 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "Vescovo officially elected Speaker of the House," January 6, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Avery Fortenberry," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Rob Vescovo for State Representative - About," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 112 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Renee Reuter (R) |
