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Wanda Brown
Wanda Brown (b. May 31, 1966) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 57 from 2011 to 2019.
Brown was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives because of term limits.
Biography
Brown's professional experience included working as a manager at Benton County License Bureau.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Financial Institutions |
| • Pensions |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Employment Security, Chair |
| • Labor and Industrial Relations |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Banking |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Financial Institutions, Vice chair |
| • Professional Registration and Licensing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Economic Development |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Workforce Development and Workplace Safety, Vice chair |
Campaign themes
2012
Brown's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Protect Innocent Human Life
- Excerpt: "Wanda will fight to protect the unborn by passing legislation that reduces the number of abortions performed in Missouri, increasing access to adoptive services and education about life-saving alternatives. Defending the sanctity of human life is a top priority for Wanda."
Defend our 2nd Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "Wanda believes the 2nd Amendment is the FIRST amendment. She has spent the last decade fighting the anti-gun lobby to help pass concealed carry access in Missouri, Castle Doctrine and protecting shooting sports."
Attract Jobs to our State
- Excerpt: "Government doesn't create good jobs - but Wanda believes government can get out of the way and allow small business owners to practice their trade and provide secure jobs to our communities."
Lower Taxes and Streamline Government
- Excerpt: "Especially in times like these, Missouri families can't afford to pay higher taxes. Government needs to become smaller and more efficient. Wanda will keep a watchful eye on government spending and keep big city liberals from reaching into our pocketbooks."
Put our Children's Education First
- Excerpt: "Wanda wants to make sure our next generation is well-equipped to keep our country and our state moving in the right direction. Providing children with a first-class education is the first step in doing that."
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
2018
Wanda Brown was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
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 Wanda Brown defeated William Grimes in the Missouri House of Representatives District 57 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Wanda Brown Incumbent |
67.04% | 10,857 | |
| Democratic | William Grimes | 32.96% | 5,338 | |
| Total Votes | 16,195 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
William Grimes ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William Grimes (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Wanda Brown ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 57 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Wanda Brown 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. William Grimes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Wanda Brown was unopposed in the Republican primary. Butch Page was unopposed in the Constitution Party primary. Brown defeated Grimes and Page in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Wanda Brown Incumbent |
64.8% | 5,738 | |
| Democratic | William Grimes | 29.7% | 2,624 | |
| Constitution | Butch Page | 5.5% | 487 | |
| Total Votes | 8,849 | |||
2012
Brown won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 57. Brown ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Don Bullock (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wanda Brown Incumbent |
57.9% | 9,091 | |
| Democratic | Don Bullock | 42.1% | 6,613 | |
| Total Votes | 15,704 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Brown won election to the Missouri House of Representatives. Brown's opponents in the August 3 primary were Marlin Hammond and Bill Johnson.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 116 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Wanda Brown (R)
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9,271 | |||
| Mike Stevenson (D) | 4,151 | |||
| Ray Herron (C) | 561 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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During her time in office, Brown and her husband, Bob, had one child.
Scorecards
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2018
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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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Recent news
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See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Facebook group
- Flickr account
Footnotes
- ↑ "friendsofwandabrown," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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, "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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 57 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Rodger Reedy (R) |
| Preceded by Tom Self (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 116 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Kevin Engler (R) |
