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| Missouri House of Representatives District 46 | ||
| Current incumbent | Martha Stevens  | |
Missouri's forty-sixth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Martha Stevens.
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 Martha Stevens (D) defeated Cathy Richards (R) and William Hastings (G) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Martha Stevens (D) |
64.9
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11,548 |
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Cathy Richards (R) |
33.5
|
5,954 | |
|
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William Hastings (G) |
1.6
|
288 | |
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Total votes: 17,790 |
Incumbent Martha Stevens advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 46 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Martha Stevens (D) |
100
|
5,819 |
|
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Total votes: 5,819 |
Cathy Richards advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 46 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Cathy Richards (R) |
100
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2,151 |
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Total votes: 2,151 |
William Hastings advanced from the green primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 46 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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William Hastings (G) |
100
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11 |
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Total votes: 11 |
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 Stephen Webber (D) did not seek re-election.
Martha Stevens defeated Don Waterman in the Missouri House of Representatives District 46 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 46 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Martha Stevens |
62.65% | 12,140 | |
| Republican | Don Waterman | 37.35% | 7,238 | |
| Total Votes | 19,378 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Stevens |
74.72% | 3,541 | |
| Democratic | Cathy Richards | 25.28% | 1,198 | |
| Total Votes | 4,739 | |||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Waterman (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 Stephen Webber was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 Stephen Webber (D) defeated Fred Berry (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 7 primary elections.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 46, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen Webber Incumbent |
65% | 12,202 | |
| Republican | Fred Berry | 35% | 6,564 | |
| Total Votes | 18,766 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 46 raised a total of $621,054. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,574 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 46
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $152,460 | 3 | $50,820 |
| 2014 | $60,482 | 1 | $60,482 |
| 2012 | $91,074 | 2 | $45,537 |
| 2010 | $110,500 | 5 | $22,100 |
| 2008 | $10,900 | 1 | $10,900 |
| 2006 | $43,241 | 2 | $21,621 |
| 2004 | $57,754 | 2 | $28,877 |
| 2002 | $60,607 | 3 | $20,202 |
| 2000 | $34,036 | 2 | $17,018 |
| Total | $621,054 | 21 | $29,574 |
