Becky Ruth
Becky Ruth (Republican Party) is running for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 6. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Ruth (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 114. She assumed office on January 7, 2015. She left office on November 30, 2021.
On November 30, 2021, Ruth resigned from the Missouri House of Representatives to accept a job in Gov. Mike Parson’s (R) administration.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Ruth was assigned to the following committees:
- House General Laws Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight, Chairwoman
- Administrative Oversight Committee, Vice-Chair
2019-2020
Ruth was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Children and Families |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ruth served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations - Health, Mental Health and Social Services |
| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Health and Mental Health Policy |
| • Insurance |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri State Senate District 6
Chuck Gatschenberger, Becky Ruth, Derrick Spicer, Rudy Veit, and Jake Vogel are running in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 6 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Chuck Gatschenberger (R) | |
 | Becky Ruth (R) | |
| Derrick Spicer (R) | ||
| Rudy Veit (R) | ||
| Jake Vogel (R) | ||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Becky Ruth won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 114 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky Ruth (R) | 100.0 | 15,798 |
| Total votes: 15,798 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Wilkey (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Becky Ruth advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky Ruth | 100.0 | 3,683 |
| Total votes: 3,683 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Becky Ruth defeated Dennis McDonald in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 114 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky Ruth (R) | 67.6 | 9,664 |
| Dennis McDonald (D) | 32.4 | 4,624 | ||
| Total votes: 14,288 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114
Dennis McDonald advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dennis McDonald | 100.0 | 3,273 | |
| Total votes: 3,273 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Becky Ruth advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 114 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky Ruth | 100.0 | 4,261 |
| Total votes: 4,261 | |||
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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 Becky Ruth ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 114 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 114 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Becky Ruth Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Becky Ruth ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 114 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 114 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Becky Ruth 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. Incumbent T.J. McKenna was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Becky Ruth was unopposed in the Republican primary. McKenna facced Ruth in the general election.[5][6] Ruth defeated incumbent McKenna in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Beck Ruth |
53.3% | 4,791 | |
| Democratic | T.J. McKenna Incumbent | 46.7% | 4,204 | |
| Total Votes | 8,995 | |||
2012
Ruth ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 114. Ruth ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was defeated by T.J. McKenna (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | T.J. McKenna |
50.3% | 7,772 | |
| Republican | Becky Ruth | 49.7% | 7,688 | |
| Total Votes | 15,460 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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2012
Ruth's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Bringing New Jobs and Industry to Jefferson County
- Excerpt: "I fully support the development of the Jefferson County Ports as they will bring much needed jobs and industry to our area."
Education
- Excerpt: "I advocate reducing the role of government in education by eliminating mandates handed down from both the federal and state government without the funding to go with those mandates."
Noteworthy events
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On March 20, 2020, Becky Ruth entered a self-quarantine after learning another state representative tested positive for COVID-19.[11] COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first confirmed case of the disease in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. For more on responses to the coronavirus outbreak, click here.
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2021
In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ STL Today, "Festus-area lawmaker resigns to take job in Parson administration," accessed December 3, 2021
- ↑ 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, "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, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 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
- ↑ "beckyruth," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Leader Publications, "Two county state reps out of quarantine after possible exposure to coronavirus," April 1, 2020
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| Preceded by T.J. McKenna (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 114 2015-2021 |
Succeeded by N/A |
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