Rob Vescovo
Rob Vescovo | |
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| Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 2021 – January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elijah Haahr |
| Succeeded by | Dean Plocher |
| Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office November 14, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Cierpiot |
| Succeeded by | Dean Plocher |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 112th district | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Wieland |
| Succeeded by | Renee Reuter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1977 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amanda |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Southeast Missouri State University (BA) |
Robert Vescovo (born January 6, 1977) is an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives and was formerly the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Majority Floor Leader for 4 years.[1]
Personal life and family
[edit]Vescovo is married, he and his wife Amanda have five children.[2]
Political career
[edit]First elected in 2014 Vescovo defeated challenger Benjamin Hagin to win a third term in the Missouri House of Representatives representing District 112 which covers parts of north and central Jefferson County, Missouri.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Vescovo | 1,159 | 45.94% | ||
| Republican | Charles Groeteke | 1,151 | 45.62% | ||
| Republican | Avery Fortenberry | 213 | 8.44% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Vescovo | 5,432 | 60.07% | +0.97 | |
| Democratic | Robert W. Butler | 3,611 | 39.93% | −0.97 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Vescovo | 10,754 | 59.64% | −0.43 | |
| Democratic | Robert Butler | 7,278 | 40.36% | +0.43 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Vescovo | 9,621 | 61.30% | +1.66 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Hagin | 6,074 | 38.70% | −1.66 | |
Political positions
[edit]On Abortion, Vescovo describes himself as "100 percent pro-life.”[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hartmann, Margaret (18 April 2018). "After Top Republicans Abandon Him, Missouri Governor Greitens Vows He Won't Resign". New York. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Representative Rob Vescovo". 99th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session - 2017. Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018". ballotpedia.org. ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Vescovo faces challenge from Hagin". myleaderpaper.com. Leader Publications. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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