Robert Wayne Cooper
Robert Wayne Cooper (b. February 27, 1949) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented District 155 from 2003 to 2011.
Cooper earned his MD from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and B.S. from the University of Kentucky. He has worked in private medical practice since 1987. He previously served as Chief of Staff of Lake Regional Hospital from 1991-1993, was an emergency room physician from 1981-1986, and an associate staff member/Medical Director of the New Tribes Mission from 1980-1984.
Cooper is a member of the Camden County Republican Club, Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Ethics Committee at Lake Regional Hospital, and President of Graceland Ministries Incorporated. He is married and has two children.[1]
Committee assignments
- Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Vice-Chairman)
- State Parks and Waterways
- Appropriations - Health, Mental Health and Social Services
- Health Care Policy (Chairman)
- Special Standing Committee on Children and Families
- Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Life Science
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robert Wayne Cooper ran for District 155 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Nancy Pope and James Jackson.[2]
Robert Wayne Cooper raised $49,057 for his campaign.[3]
Missouri House of Representatives, District 155 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Robert Wayne Cooper (R) | 12,684 | 61.4% | ||
Nancy Pope (D) | 7,932 | 38.4% | ||
James Jackson (Write In) | 47 | .2% |
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Wayne Cooper
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 155 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Diane Franklin |