Rusty Black

Rusty Black

Republican Party

Candidate, Missouri State Senate District 12

Missouri State Senate District 12

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Dan Hegeman

Prior offices

Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Successor: Peggy McGaugh

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Compensation

Base salary

$41,070.14/year

Per diem

$132.80/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Missouri, Columbia, 1983

Graduate

University of Missouri, Columbia, 1993

Personal

Birthplace

King City, Mo.

Profession

Educator

Contact

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Rusty Black (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Black (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 12. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Rusty Black was born in King City, Missouri, and lives in Chillicothe. Black graduated from King City High School. Black earned a B.S. in agriculture in 1983 and an M.S. in agriculture education, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993. His career experience includes working as an educator with Grand River Technical School.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Black was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Vice Chair
• Appropriations Committee
• Senate General Laws Committee
• Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
• Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
• Rural Economic Development

2021-2022

Black was assigned to the following committees:

• Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
• Pensions Committee, Vice-Chair
• Administration and Accounts Committee
• Budget Committee

2019-2020

Black was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Policy Committee
• Budget Committee
• Pensions Committee, Vice-Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Missouri committee assignments, 2017
• Budget
• Consent and House Procedure
• Pensions

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Missouri State Senate District 12

Incumbent Rusty Black and Freddie Griffin Jr. are running in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Rusty Black (R)
		Freddie Griffin Jr. (R)

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2022

Missouri State Senate election

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 12

Rusty Black defeated Michael Baumli in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black (R)	80.8	51,470
		Michael Baumli (D)	19.2	12,254

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,724
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 12

Michael Baumli advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 12 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Baumli	100.0	4,324

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,324
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 12

Rusty Black defeated J. Eggleston and Delus Johnson in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 12 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black	64.8	20,385
		J. Eggleston	25.9	8,153
		Delus Johnson	9.3	2,912

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,450
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Missouri House of Representatives election

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Peggy McGaugh defeated Joshua Vance in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peggy McGaugh (R)	80.8	10,862
		Joshua Vance (D)	19.2	2,587

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,449
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Joshua Vance advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joshua Vance	100.0	879

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 879
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Peggy McGaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peggy McGaugh	100.0	5,068

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rusty Black (R)

2020

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Rusty Black won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black (R)	100.0	14,134

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Rusty Black advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black	100.0	6,537

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,537
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2018

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Rusty Black defeated Dennis VanDyke in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black (R)	79.6	9,763
	Submit photo	Dennis VanDyke (D)	20.4	2,501

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,264
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Dennis VanDyke advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Dennis VanDyke	100.0	1,895

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,895
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Rusty Black advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rusty Black	100.0	4,054

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2016

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 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 Mike Lair (R) did not seek re-election.

Rusty Black ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 7 general election.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Rusty Black  (unopposed)
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Rusty Black defeated John Myers in the Missouri House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Rusty Black	86.42%	4,104
	Republican	John Myers	13.58%	645
Total Votes				4,749

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Rusty Black campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Missouri State Senate District 12	Won general	$403,270	$314,399
2020	Missouri House of Representatives District 7	Won general	$39,092	N/A**
2018	Missouri House of Representatives District 7	Won general	$71,155	N/A**
2016	Missouri House of Representatives, District 7	Won	$54,739	N/A**
Grand total			$568,257	$314,399
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17. Club for Growth Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30 Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18. Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Missouri Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Dan Hegeman (R)	Missouri State Senate District 12 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Missouri House of Representatives District 7 2017-2023	Succeeded by Peggy McGaugh (R)

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Current members of the Missouri State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Tony Luetkemeyer

Minority Leader:Doug Beck

Senators

District 1

Doug Beck (D)

District 2

Nick Schroer (R)

District 3

Mike Henderson (R)

District 4

Karla May (D)

District 5

Steve Roberts (D)

District 6

Mike Bernskoetter (R)

District 7

Patty Lewis (D)

District 8

Mike Cierpiot (R)

District 9

Barbara Washington (D)

District 10

Travis Fitzwater (R)

District 11

Joe Nicola (R)

District 12

Rusty Black (R)

District 13

Angela Mosley (D)

District 14

Brian Williams (D)

District 15

David Gregory (R)

District 16

Justin Brown (R)

District 17

Maggie Nurrenbern (D)

District 18

Cindy O'Laughlin (R)

District 19

Stephen Webber (D)

District 20

Curtis Trent (R)

District 21

Kurtis Gregory (R)

District 22

Mary Coleman (R)

District 23

Adam Schnelting (R)

District 24

Tracy McCreery (D)

District 25

Jason Bean (R)

District 26

Ben Brown (R)

District 27

Jamie Burger (R)

District 28

Sandy Crawford (R)

District 29

Mike Moon (R)

District 30

Lincoln Hough (R)

District 31

Rick Brattin (R)

District 32

Jill Carter (R)

District 33

Brad Hudson (R)

District 34

Tony Luetkemeyer (R)

Republican Party (24)

Democratic Party (10)