Tim Baker (Missouri)

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Tim Baker

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Pacific High School

Associate

East Central College, 1990

Bachelor's

Missouri Southern State College, 1994

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Birthplace

Kirkwood, Mo.

Religion

Lutheran

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Tim Baker (Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tim Baker was born in Kirkwood, Missouri. He earned a high school diploma from Pacific High School. He earned an associate degree from East Central College in 1990, and a bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State College in 1994.

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

David Wasinger defeated Richard Brown, Ken Iverson, and Danielle Elliott in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Wasinger (R)	57.4	1,671,771
		Richard Brown (D)	38.5	1,121,608
		Ken Iverson (L)	2.1	61,731
		Danielle Elliott (G)	2.0	58,260

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,913,370
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

Richard Brown defeated Anastasia Syes in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Brown	64.9	232,454
		Anastasia Syes	35.1	125,619

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 358,073
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Wasinger	31.4	207,087
		Lincoln Hough	30.2	199,579
		Holly Rehder	21.7	142,963
		Tim Baker	9.7	64,302
		Matthew Porter	4.3	28,347
		Paul Berry	2.7	17,575

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 659,853
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Philip Cotrone (R)
• Bob Onder (R)
• Dean Plocher (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

Ken Iverson advanced from the Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ken Iverson	100.0	2,412

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,412
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Baker in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tim Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My prior experience in our family owned manufacturing business, numerous committees served on that directly correlate with the Lt Governor committees; I am the current county clerk working within a budget and have actually saved the tax payers over $700,000 during my term. I pride myself on the education of our youth with my book "Know your County" and strive to uphold the proper role of government which is to protect the rights of your freedom and property.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Back to the Basics ~ single subject bills
• Advocate for Veterans and Seniors
• Enhance the Buy Missouri Program and Missouri Tourism

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

To uphold the proper role of government ~ to protect your rights and property

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Declaration of Independence

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To know, understand and uphold the proper role of government ~ to protect your rights and property

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Hard work, dedication and integrity. I will always do the right thing, even I have to stand by myself.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The shooting of President Reagan on March 30th 1981. I was 11 years old playing on the playground at school, standing by one of my teachers when she received the news and started to cry.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Baker's Ice Co, I held a position within my family owned business for 30 years.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Being present as President of the Senate

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

None that I am aware of.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Business management experience, the understanding of the proper role of government and to have an understanding of Roberts Rules of order.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Franklin County Republican Central Committee

The Freedom Principal PAC

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What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I feel it is very important that government is transparent and responsible to its citizens and that are held accountable for their decisions.

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Campaign website

Baker’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Issues Gun rights "Shall not be infringed" I will always stand unwavering on our 2nd amendment. Those words are very clear. I am a Missouri Concealed Carry Permit Holder, and have always supported the NRA (national rifle association). Agricultural Missouri's #1 industry. Our family is part of the Missouri Century Farm program. We have the privilege of eating everyday because of the men and women who work tirelessly on Farms to feed our families. Next to our Military these folks don't get enough support or credit. We need to protect our Missouri Farm lands from foreign investors. I will stand firmly on protecting our farms and not allow foreign investors control our food source. Education Education is extremely important to the success of our students and the communities they live in. Technology is wonderful but we need to remember our basics. I support bringing more trades back into our schools, and enriching our students with a diverse set of skills to open up new avenues for their futures. Government Accountability With our ever increasing state budget, we need to focus on working within our means. Running a family business, I know first hand what it means to stay with in our means. It's our duty to make the hard decisions and stick with them to better the bottom line for everyone. Economy Coming from a small business, this one hits home. Government needs to have guidelines in place to help encourage and grow small businesses, rather than putting a tight squeeze on them forcing them to go out of business. Small businesses make up a large portion of our employment in the state. We need to focus more on how to help strength our businesses without the bogg down of regulations.	”
—Tim Baker’s campaign website (2024)

Campaign finance summary

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Tim Baker campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Lieutenant Governor of Missouri	Lost primary	$23,689	$27,912
Grand total			$23,689	$27,912
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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