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| Missouri House of Representatives District 78 | ||
| Current incumbent | Vacant | |
Missouri's seventy-eighth state house district is vacant. It was last represented by Democratic Representative Bruce Franks.
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.
A special election for Missouri House of Representatives District 78 was called for November 5, 2019. The candidate filing deadline was August 22, 2019.
The seat became vacant after Rep. Bruce Franks (D) resigned on July 31, citing family and a need to tend to his mental health.
Rasheen Aldridge (D) won election in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 78 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Rasheen Aldridge (D) |
91.3
|
908 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
8.7
|
87 | ||
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Total votes: 995 |
Incumbent Bruce Franks (D) won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 78 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Bruce Franks (D) |
100
|
9,935 |
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Total votes: 9,935 |
Incumbent Bruce Franks advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 78 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Bruce Franks (D) |
100
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4,730 |
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Total votes: 4,730 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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.
The results of the Democratic primary on August 2, 2016, were thrown out after Bruce Franks filed a lawsuit claiming that there were irregularities with the absentee ballots in the election. On primary election night, Franks appeared to have won the primary by 90 votes, but a large number of absentee ballots gave incumbent Penny Hubbard the victory. Judge Rex Burlison ruled that 142 absentee ballots should not have been counted by the City of St. Louis Board of Elections because they did not arrive in sealed envelopes. State election law specifies that absentee ballot must arrive in sealed envelopes. The new election was held on September 16, 2016.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 78 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Bruce Franks |
86.28% | 10,964 | |
| Republican | Erik Shelquist | 13.72% | 1,744 | |
| Total Votes | 12,708 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bruce Franks | |
| Democratic | Penny Hubbard Incumbent | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 78 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erik Shelquist (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 Penny Hubbard defeated Natalie Vowell in the Democratic primary. John Hubb was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hubbard faced Hubb in the general election. Incumbent Hubbard defeated Hubb in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Penny Hubbard Incumbent |
83.7% | 4,222 | |
| Republican | John Hubb | 16.3% | 822 | |
| Total Votes | 5,044 | |||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Penny Hubbard Incumbent |
71.7% | 1,699 |
| Natalie Vowell | 28.3% | 671 |
| Total Votes | 2,370 | |
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 Penny Hubbard (D) was unopposed in the general election. Hubbard defeated Ruth Ehresman and Samuel J. Cummings, III in the Democratic primary.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Penny V. Hubbard Incumbent |
46.9% | 1,737 |
| Ruth Ehresman | 34% | 1,258 |
| Samuel J. Cummings, III | 19.1% | 706 |
| Total Votes | 3,701 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 78 raised a total of $1,047,898. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $49,900 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 78
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $110,652 | 3 | $36,884 |
| 2014 | $96,780 | 3 | $32,260 |
| 2012 | $147,502 | 3 | $49,167 |
| 2010 | $61,921 | 2 | $30,961 |
| 2008 | $190,846 | 2 | $95,423 |
| 2006 | $81,650 | 1 | $81,650 |
| 2004 | $129,425 | 2 | $64,713 |
| 2002 | $129,425 | 2 | $64,713 |
| 2000 | $99,697 | 3 | $33,232 |
| Total | $1,047,898 | 21 | $49,900 |
