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| Missouri House of Representatives District 129 | ||
| Current incumbent | Jeff Knight  | |
Missouri's one hundred and twenty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jeff Knight.
Missouri state representatives represent an average of 36,742 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 34,326 residents.
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives serve two-year terms with term limits. Missouri legislators assume office the first day of the legislative session.
To be eligible to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:
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| State legislators | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $35,915/year | $115.20/day |
The Missouri legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Missouri Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that Missouri house are subject to term limits of no more than four two-year terms, or a total of eight years.
The first year that the 1992 term limits impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2002.
If a vacancy occurs in the house, the Governor must call for a special election. There is no time limit specified under law. The mandate for a special election is sent to the election authority in the county that first established the legislative district.
Elections for the office of Missouri House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. The filing deadline is March 31, 2020.
Incumbent Jeff Knight (R) defeated Ronna Ford (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 129 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Jeff Knight (R) |
75.0
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10,502 |
|
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Ronna Ford (D) |
25.0
|
3,505 | |
|
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Total votes: 14,007 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Ronna Ford advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 129 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ronna Ford (D) |
100
|
1,051 |
|
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Total votes: 1,051 |
Incumbent Jeff Knight advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 129 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jeff Knight (R) |
100
|
6,943 |
|
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Total votes: 6,943 |
A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 129 was held on February 6, 2018. The filing deadline for candidates to run in this election was December 5, 2017.
The seat became vacant after Sandy Crawford (R) was elected to the state Senate in a special election on August 8, 2017.
Jeff Knight (R) defeated Ronna Ford (D) in the special election.
Incumbent Jeff Knight (R) defeated Ronna Ford (D) in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 129 on February 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Jeff Knight (R) |
69.1
|
2,154 |
|
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Ronna Ford (D) |
30.9
|
963 | |
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Total votes: 3,117 |
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 Sandy Crawford defeated Charles Matranga in the Missouri House of Representatives District 129 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 129 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Sandy Crawford Incumbent |
88.56% | 14,260 | |
| Independent | Charles Matranga | 11.44% | 1,842 | |
| Total Votes | 16,102 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 129 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sandy Crawford Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. John Wilson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Sandy Crawford was unopposed in the Republican primary. Crawford faced Wilson in the general election. Incumbent Crawford defeated Wilson in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.
Missouri House of Representatives District 129, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sandy Crawford Incumbent |
83.1% | 6,284 | |
| Democratic | John Wilson | 16.9% | 1,282 | |
| Total Votes | 7,566 | |||
Elections for the office of Missouri House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 27, 2012. Incumbent Sandy Crawford (R) defeated John L. Wilson (D) in the general election. Crawford defeated Randy Angst in the Republican primary. Wilson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 129, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sandy Crawford Incumbent |
76.7% | 12,032 | |
| Democratic | John Wilson | 23.3% | 3,653 | |
| Total Votes | 15,685 | |||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 129 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Sandy Crawford Incumbent |
55.2% | 3,482 |
| Randy Angst | 44.8% | 2,822 |
| Total Votes | 6,304 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 129 raised a total of $1,292,511. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $68,027 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 129
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $88,629 | 2 | $44,315 |
| 2014 | $60,074 | 2 | $30,037 |
| 2012 | $106,764 | 3 | $35,588 |
| 2010 | $321,144 | 3 | $107,048 |
| 2008 | $483,760 | 1 | $483,760 |
| 2006 | $60,955 | 1 | $60,955 |
| 2004 | $61,058 | 1 | $61,058 |
| 2002 | $97,982 | 4 | $24,496 |
| 2000 | $12,145 | 2 | $6,073 |
| Total | $1,292,511 | 19 | $68,027 |
