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| Missouri House of Representatives District 61 | ||
| Current incumbent | Aaron Griesheimer  | |
Missouri's sixty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Aaron Griesheimer.
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.
Aaron Griesheimer (R) defeated Pamela Menefee (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Aaron Griesheimer (R) |
71.2
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11,450 |
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Pamela Menefee (D) |
28.8
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4,641 | |
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Total votes: 16,091 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Pamela Menefee advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Pamela Menefee (D) |
100
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1,948 |
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Total votes: 1,948 |
Aaron Griesheimer advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Aaron Griesheimer (R) |
100
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6,897 |
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Total votes: 6,897 |
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 Justin Alferman defeated Tom Smith in the Missouri House of Representatives District 61 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 61 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Justin Alferman Incumbent |
76.66% | 14,255 | |
| Democratic | Tom Smith | 23.34% | 4,339 | |
| Total Votes | 18,594 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 61 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Smith (unopposed) |
Missouri House of Representatives, District 61 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Alferman 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 Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Justin Alferman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Alferman defeated Smith in the general election.
Missouri House of Representatives District 61, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Alferman |
73% | 7,648 | |
| Democratic | Tom Smith | 27% | 2,825 | |
| Total Votes | 10,473 | |||
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 Dave Schatz (R) defeated Michael Sage (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 7 primary elections.
Missouri House of Representatives, District 61, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Schatz Incumbent |
72.2% | 12,478 | |
| Democratic | Michael Sage | 27.8% | 4,808 | |
| Total Votes | 17,286 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 raised a total of $443,658. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $26,098 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 61
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $70,976 | 2 | $35,488 |
| 2014 | $60,375 | 2 | $30,188 |
| 2012 | $95,369 | 2 | $47,685 |
| 2010 | $27,103 | 1 | $27,103 |
| 2008 | $71,763 | 3 | $23,921 |
| 2006 | $28,850 | 1 | $28,850 |
| 2004 | $20,857 | 1 | $20,857 |
| 2002 | $22,780 | 1 | $22,780 |
| 2000 | $45,585 | 4 | $11,396 |
| Total | $443,658 | 17 | $26,098 |
