John Burnett (Missouri)
John Burnett (Democratic Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 40. Burnett assumed office in 2003. Burnett left office in 2011.
Burnett (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Jackson County Legislature to represent District 2 At-Large in Missouri. Burnett lost in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2018.
Burnett is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented District 40 from 2003 to 2011.
Biography
Burnett has worked as an attorney. He is a Vietnam veteran and earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, B.A. in political science from University of Missouri - Kansas City, and AA in Liberal Arts from Penn Valley Community College.
Burnett has been a member of Helping Hands of Goodwill Board of Directors, Holy Cross School Board, Saint Anthony'ss Catholic Church, Saint Mary's High School, and Vietnam Veterans of America. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
- Rules - Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(32)(f)
- Rules
- Judiciary
- Special Standing Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety
- Special Standing Committee on Gov Accountability & Ethics Reform
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large
Incumbent Crystal Williams won election in the general election for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Williams (D) | 98.0 | 94,114 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.0 | 1,894 | ||
| Total votes: 96,008 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large
Incumbent Crystal Williams defeated John Burnett in the Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Williams | 64.8 | 48,929 | |
| John Burnett | 35.2 | 26,598 | ||
| Total votes: 75,527 | |||
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2008
On November 4, 2008, John P. Burnett ran unopposed for District 40 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[2]
John P. Burnett raised $88,750 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 40 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John P. Burnett (D) | 6,654 | 100.0% | ||
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See also
| Jackson County, Missouri | Missouri | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Jackson County
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. John P. Burnett
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
Missouri State House District 40 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by John Rizzo |
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