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Missouri, State Representative, District 153

Missouri House of Representatives District 153
Current incumbentJeff Shawan Republican Party

Missouri's one hundred and fifty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jeff Shawan.

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 153

Jeff Shawan (R) defeated Matt Michel (D) in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 153 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jeff Shawan (R)
74.5
9,717

Matt Michel (D)
25.5
3,331

Total votes: 13,048
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 153

Matt Michel advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 153 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Matt Michel (D)
100
832

Total votes: 832
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 153

Jeff Shawan defeated Jack Johnson in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 153 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jeff Shawan (R)
56.4
3,436

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Jack Johnson (R)
43.6
2,652

Total votes: 6,088

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 Steve Cookson defeated Matt Michel in the Missouri House of Representatives District 153 general election.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 153 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steve Cookson Incumbent 74.87% 11,681
Democratic Matt Michel 25.13% 3,920
Total Votes 15,601
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Matt Michel ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 153 Democratic primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 153 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Matt Michel (unopposed)

Incumbent Steve Cookson ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 153 Republican primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 153 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steve Cookson Incumbent (unopposed)

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. Incumbent Steve Cookson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ginny Keirns was unopposed in the Libertarian primary. Cookson faced Keirns in the general election. Incumbent Cookson defeated Keirns in the general election.

Missouri House of Representatives District 153, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Cookson Incumbent 82.2% 6,483
Libertarian Ginny Keirns 17.8% 1,406
Total Votes 7,889

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 Steve Cookson (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Missouri House of Representatives District 153 raised a total of $461,409. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $24,285 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Missouri House of Representatives District 153

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $31,178 2 $15,589
2014 $23,850 2 $11,925
2012 $35,645 2 $17,823
2010 $83,335 4 $20,834
2008 $17,004 1 $17,004
2006 $88,160 2 $44,080
2004 $52,163 2 $26,082
2002 $88,828 3 $29,609
2000 $41,246 1 $41,246
Total $461,409 19 $24,285