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| Missouri House of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Current incumbent | Mary Coleman  | |
Missouri's ninety-seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Mary Coleman.
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.
Mary Coleman (R) defeated incumbent Mike Revis (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Mary Coleman (R) |
56.3
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8,045 |
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Mike Revis (D) |
43.7
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6,232 | |
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Total votes: 14,277 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Mike Revis advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 97 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mike Revis (D) |
100
|
3,299 |
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Total votes: 3,299 |
Mary Coleman defeated David Linton and Phil Amato in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 97 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Mary Coleman (R) |
43.0
|
1,772 |
|
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David Linton (R) |
34.7
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1,430 | |
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Phil Amato (R) |
22.4
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922 | |
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Total votes: 4,124 |
A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 97 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 18, 2017, after John McCaherty (R) resigned to focus on running for county executive.
Mike Revis (D) defeated David Linton (R) in the special election.
Incumbent Mike Revis (D) defeated David Linton (R) in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 97 on February 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Mike Revis (D) |
51.5
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1,787 |
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David Linton (R) |
48.5
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1,680 | |
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Total votes: 3,467 |
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 John McCaherty defeated Tracy Scott in the Missouri House of Representatives District 97 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John McCaherty Incumbent |
74.38% | 11,516 | |
| Libertarian | Tracy Scott | 25.62% | 3,966 | |
| Total Votes | 15,482 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | John McCaherty 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. Tom Dohack was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent John McCaherty was unopposed in the Republican primary. McCaherty faced Dohack in the general election. Incumbent McCaherty defeated Dohack in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.
Missouri House of Representatives District 97, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John McCaherty Incumbent |
67% | 5,344 | |
| Democratic | Tom Dohack | 33% | 2,637 | |
| Total Votes | 7,981 | |||
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 John McCaherty (R) defeated Sam Komo (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 7 primary elections.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 97, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John McCaherty Incumbent |
51.9% | 7,814 | |
| Democratic | Sam Komo | 48.1% | 7,240 | |
| Total Votes | 15,054 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 97 raised a total of $802,723. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,680 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 97
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60,194 | 2 | $30,097 |
| 2014 | $108,731 | 2 | $54,366 |
| 2012 | $178,820 | 2 | $89,410 |
| 2010 | $226,592 | 8 | $28,324 |
| 2008 | $48,772 | 2 | $24,386 |
| 2006 | $36,294 | 3 | $12,098 |
| 2004 | $52,949 | 2 | $26,475 |
| 2002 | $57,623 | 5 | $11,525 |
| 2000 | $32,748 | 3 | $10,916 |
| Total | $802,723 | 29 | $27,680 |
