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| Missouri House of Representatives District 144 | ||
| Current incumbent | Chris Dinkins  | |
Missouri's one hundred and forty-fourth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Chris Dinkins.
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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| 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 Chris Dinkins (R) won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 144 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Chris Dinkins (R) |
100
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9,782 |
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Total votes: 9,782 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Chris Dinkins defeated Beau McCoy Gooch in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 144 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Chris Dinkins (R) |
74.5
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3,352 |
|
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Beau McCoy Gooch (R) |
25.5
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1,146 | |
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Total votes: 4,498 |
A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 144 was held on February 6, 2018. The filing deadline for candidates to run in this election was December 5, 2017.
The seat became vacant on September 20, 2017, after Paul Fitzwater (R) resigned to join the state Board of Probation and Parole.
Chris Dinkins (R) defeated Jim Scaggs (D) in the special election.
Incumbent Chris Dinkins (R) defeated Jim Scaggs (D) in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 144 on February 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Chris Dinkins (R) |
52.6
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3,004 |
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Jim Scaggs (D) |
47.4
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2,704 | |
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Total votes: 5,708 |
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 Paul Fitzwater ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 144 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 144 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Paul Fitzwater Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 144 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Fitzwater 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. Incumbent Paul Fitzwater defeated Ron Bohn in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 144 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Paul Fitzwater Incumbent |
78.9% | 1,896 |
| Ron Bohn | 21.1% | 506 |
| Total Votes | 2,402 | |
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 Paul Fitzwater (R) defeated Michael L. Jackson (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 7 primary elections.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 144, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Fitzwater Incumbent |
65.8% | 9,432 | |
| Democratic | Michael Jackson | 34.2% | 4,897 | |
| Total Votes | 14,329 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 144 raised a total of $299,809. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,779 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 144
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $44,866 | 1 | $44,866 |
| 2014 | $95,207 | 2 | $47,604 |
| 2012 | $72,058 | 2 | $36,029 |
| 2010 | $8,375 | 1 | $8,375 |
| 2008 | $17,956 | 4 | $4,489 |
| 2006 | $1,275 | 1 | $1,275 |
| 2004 | $5,350 | 2 | $2,675 |
| 2002 | $20,414 | 2 | $10,207 |
| 2000 | $34,308 | 4 | $8,577 |
| Total | $299,809 | 19 | $15,779 |
