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Missouri, State Representative, District 145

Missouri House of Representatives District 145
Current incumbentRick Francis Republican Party

Missouri's one hundred and forty-fifth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Rick Francis.

Missouri state representatives represent an average of 36,742 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 34,326 residents.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

  • At least 24 years of age
  • Qualified Missouri voter for 2 years before election
  • Resident of the district which he is chosen to represent for 1 year before election

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  • Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy
  • Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state
  • Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America
  • Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state

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  • In addition to any other penalties provided by law, no person may file for any office in a subsequent election until he or the treasurer of his existing candidate committee has filed all required campaign disclosure reports for all prior elections

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$35,915/year$115.20/day

Term limits

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.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Rick Francis (R) defeated Ronald Pember (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Rick Francis (R)
82.3
11,381

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Ronald Pember (D)
17.7
2,445

Total votes: 13,826
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 145

Ronald Pember advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Ronald Pember (D)
100
1,159

Total votes: 1,159
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Rick Francis advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Rick Francis (R)
100
5,580

Total votes: 5,580

2016

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 Shelley Keeney (R) did not seek re-election.

Rick Francis defeated Ronald Pember and Tori Proffer in the Missouri House of Representatives District 145 general election.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 145 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Rick Francis 78.61% 12,773
Democratic Ronald Pember 17.68% 2,873
Constitution Tori Proffer 3.71% 603
Total Votes 16,249
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Ronald Pember ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 145 Democratic primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 145 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ronald Pember (unopposed)

Rick Francis defeated Chad Unterreiner in the Missouri House of Representatives District 145 Republican primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 145 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Rick Francis 64.41% 3,956
Republican Chad Unterreiner 35.59% 2,186
Total Votes 6,142

2014

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. Charles Elrod was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Shelley Keeney was unopposed in the Republican primary. Keeney faced Elrod in the general election. Incumbent Keeney defeated Elrod in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.

Missouri House of Representatives District 145, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngShelley Keeney Incumbent 76.3% 6,801
Democratic Charles Elrod 23.7% 2,111
Total Votes 8,912

2012

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 Shelley Keeney (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 raised a total of $435,877. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,756 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 145

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $39,480 4 $9,870
2014 $69,949 2 $34,975
2012 $47,683 1 $47,683
2010 $90,651 3 $30,217
2008 $33,475 1 $33,475
2006 $44,190 1 $44,190
2004 $18,648 1 $18,648
2002 $55,169 5 $11,034
2000 $36,632 3 $12,211
Total $435,877 21 $20,756