Wes Shoemyer
Wes Shoemyer (b. March 30, 1961) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate. He represented the 18th District from 2007 to 2011.
Shoemyer received his diploma from South Shelby County R-IV High School in 1979. He then attended the University of Missouri - Columbia.
Shoemyer is a farmer. Shoemyer and his wife, Cheryl, have four children.
Shoemyer served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006. He then joined the Missouri State Senate in 2006. He has served in that position since, representing the 18th District.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
- Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
- Progress and Development
- Transportation
Elections
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
Shoemyer was defeated by Brian Munzlinger in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Missouri State Senate, District 18 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Brian Munzlinger (R)
|
30,532 | |||
| Wes Shoemyer (D) | 21,813 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Shoemyer won election to the 18th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Robert Behnen (R).[1]
| Missouri State Senate, District 18 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Wes Shoemyer (D)
|
28,795 | 51.7% | ||
| Robert Behnen (D) | 26,953 | 48.3% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Shoemyer won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Jeff Hedberg (R).[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 9 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Wes Shoemyer (D)
|
9,654 | 57.6% | ||
| Jeff Hedberg (R) | 7,105 | 42.4% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Shoemyer won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating opponents Jeff Hedberg (R) and John Schultz (L).[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 9 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Wes Shoemyer (D)
|
7,527 | 58.5% | ||
| Jeff Hedberg (R) | 4,949 | 38.5% | ||
| John Schultz (L) | 389 | 3.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Wes Shoemyer's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2011, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 18 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Brian Munzlinger |
