Rob Vescovo
Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
January 9, 2021 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byElijah Haahr
Succeeded byDean Plocher
Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
November 14, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byMike Cierpiot
Succeeded byDean Plocher
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 112th district
In office
January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byPaul Wieland
Succeeded byRenee Reuter
Personal details
Born (1977-01-06) January 6, 1977 (age 47)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmanda
Children5
EducationSoutheast Missouri State University (BA)

Robert Vescovo (born January 6, 1977) is an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives and was formerly the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Majority Floor Leader for 4 years.[1]

Personal life and family

Vescovo is married, he and his wife Amanda have five children.[2]

Political career

First elected in 2014 Vescovo defeated challenger Benjamin Hagin to win a third term in the Missouri House of Representatives representing District 112 which covers parts of north and central Jefferson County, Missouri.[3]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 5, 2014, District 112[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rob Vescovo 1,159 45.94%
Republican Charles Groeteke 1,151 45.62%
Republican Avery Fortenberry 213 8.44%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 4, 2014, District 112[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rob Vescovo 5,432 60.07% +0.97
Democratic Robert W. Butler 3,611 39.93% -0.97
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2016, District 112[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rob Vescovo 10,754 59.64% -0.43
Democratic Robert Butler 7,278 40.36% +0.43
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2018, District 112[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rob Vescovo 9,621 61.30% +1.66
Democratic Benjamin Hagin 6,074 38.70% -1.66

Political positions

On Abortion, Vescovo describes himself as "100 percent pro-life.”[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Hartmann, Margaret (18 April 2018). "After Top Republicans Abandon Him, Missouri Governor Greitens Vows He Won't Resign". New York. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Representative Rob Vescovo". 99th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session - 2017. Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018". ballotpedia.org. ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  4. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  8. ^ "STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Vescovo faces challenge from Hagin". myleaderpaper.com. Leader Publications. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
Missouri House of Representatives Preceded byMike Cierpiot Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives 2017–2021 Succeeded byDean Plocher Political offices Preceded byElijah Haahr Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives 2021–2023 Succeeded byDean Plocher


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