Ed Emery (politician)

Edgar G. H. Emery (born May 25, 1950) is an American businessman and Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing parts of southwestern Missouri. He is also a former state representative, serving from 2003 until 2011.

Ed Emery
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 31st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2013
Preceded byDavid Pearce
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 126th district
In office
January 2003 – January 5, 2011
Succeeded byDenny Hoskins
Personal details
Born (1950-05-25) May 25, 1950
Nevada, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rebecca Emery
Children4
ResidenceLamar, Missouri
Alma materMissouri University of Science and Technology

Emery was first elected in 2012 with 64% of the vote over Democrat Charles A. Burton.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for state senator in 2010.[2]

Personal life

Emery and his wife, Rebecca, have 4 children; Elizabeth, Samuel, Daniel, and Paul. They reside in Lamar, Missouri.[2]

Political positions

Emery is opposed to the expansion of Medicaid and to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).[3][4] He also is a strong supporter of school choice, stating in 2016 that "when parents have choices, they get involved" and public schools focus on the "strength of the institution" instead of student achievement.[5]

Electoral History

State Representative
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 6, 2002, District 126[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 2,708 39.35%
Republican Bob O'Connor 1,568 22.78%
Republican Joe Bartosh 1,556 22.61%
Republican Scott Gardner 1,050 15.26%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 5, 2002, District 126[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 7,904 66.85%
Democratic Douglas J. Sprouls 3,920 33.15%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 2, 2004, District 126[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 12,133 73.67% +6.82
Democratic Richard Meyer 4,336 26.33% -6.82
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 7, 2006, District 126[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 9,581 69.94% -3.73
Democratic Rich Meyer 4,118 30.06% +3.73
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 4, 2008, District 126[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 11,419 66.88% -3.06
Democratic Linda Marie Crane 5,654 33.12% +3.06

State Senate
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 3, 2010, District 28[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Parson 14,518 47.38%
Republican Larry D. Wilson 9,590 31.30%
Republican Ed Emery 6,533 21.32%
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 7, 2012, District 31[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 10,110 45.97% +24.64
Republican Scott Largent 9,605 43.67%
Republican Dave Morris 2,279 10.36%
Missouri Senate Election, November 6, 2012, District 31[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 49,993 63.79% +6.56
Democratic Charles A. (Charlie) Burton 28,375 36.21% -6.56
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 2, 2016, District 31[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 17,320 74.99% +29.02
Republican Bill Yarberry 5,777 25.01%
Missouri Senate Election, November 8, 2016, District 31[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ed Emery 57,296 72.43% +8.64
Independent Tim Wells 11,798 14.92% +14.92
Libertarian Lora Young 10,007 12.65% +12.65

References
  1. "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012". Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  2. "Ed Emery's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. Downs, Ray (May 19, 2014). "Missouri State Sen. Ed Emery to Voter: You Want Medicaid? Move to Oregon!". The Riverfront Times. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  4. Reid, Alvin (June 17, 2014). "State Sen. Ed Emery Suggests It's His Way or the Highway". St. Louis Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  5. Jackson, Dylan; Fillion, Max (October 6, 2016). "State Sen. Emery denounces public education at GOP rally". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  6. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
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  9. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  10. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  11. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  12. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  13. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  14. "All Results; Official results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
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