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| Missouri House of Representatives District 99 | ||
| Current incumbent | Vacant | |
Missouri's ninety-ninth state house district is vacant. It was last represented by Republican Representative Jean Evans.
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 District 99 of the Missouri House of Representatives was called for November 5, 2019. Candidates wishing to run in this election were required to file by May 13, 2019.
The seat became vacant after Jean Evans (R) stepped down in February 2019 to become the executive director of the Missouri GOP.
Trish Gunby (D) defeated Lee Ann Pitman (R) in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 99 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Trish Gunby (D) |
54.0
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3,357 |
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Lee Ann Pitman (R) |
46.0
|
2,855 | |
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Total votes: 6,212 |
Incumbent Jean Evans (R) defeated Mike LaBozzetta (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 99 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jean Evans (R) |
53.0
|
9,215 |
|
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Mike LaBozzetta (D) |
47.0
|
8,167 | |
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Total votes: 17,382 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Mike LaBozzetta advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 99 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Mike LaBozzetta (D) |
100
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4,394 |
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Total votes: 4,394 |
Incumbent Jean Evans advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 99 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Jean Evans (R) |
100
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3,039 |
|
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Total votes: 3,039 |
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 Andrew Koenig (R) did not seek re-election.
Jean Evans defeated Bill Pinkston in the Missouri House of Representatives District 99 general election.Missouri House of Representatives, District 99 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jean Evans |
57.83% | 10,893 | |
| Democratic | Bill Pinkston | 42.17% | 7,943 | |
| Total Votes | 18,836 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Missouri House of Representatives, District 99 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Pinkston (unopposed) |
Missouri House of Representatives, District 99 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Evans |
39.30% | 1,529 | |
| Republican | Richard LaViolette | 13.18% | 513 | |
| Republican | Philip Oehlerking | 26.52% | 1,032 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Gerth | 21.00% | 817 | |
| Total Votes | 3,891 | |||
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. Bill Pinkston was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Andrew Koenig was unopposed in the Republican primary. Koenig faced Pinkston in the general election. Incumbent Koenig defeated Pinkston in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.
Missouri House of Representatives District 99, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Koenig Incumbent |
63.5% | 6,961 | |
| Democratic | Bill Pinkston | 36.5% | 3,996 | |
| Total Votes | 10,957 | |||
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 Andrew Koenig (R) defeated William Pinkston (D) in the general election. BCRU
Missouri House of Representatives, District 99, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Koenig Incumbent |
59.2% | 10,755 | |
| Democratic | William Pinkston | 40.8% | 7,405 | |
| Total Votes | 18,160 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 99 raised a total of $532,894. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $22,204 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 99
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $149,127 | 5 | $29,825 |
| 2014 | $45,650 | 2 | $22,825 |
| 2012 | $42,999 | 2 | $21,500 |
| 2010 | $49,631 | 3 | $16,544 |
| 2008 | $32,435 | 2 | $16,218 |
| 2006 | $49,718 | 2 | $24,859 |
| 2004 | $46,033 | 1 | $46,033 |
| 2002 | $51,794 | 4 | $12,949 |
| 2000 | $65,507 | 3 | $21,836 |
| Total | $532,894 | 24 | $22,204 |
