Rob Vescovo

Robert Vescovo (born January 6, 1977) is an American politician serving in the Missouri House of Representatives.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, as of 2018 he is the Majority Floor Leader.[1]

Rob Vescovo
Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office November 14, 2017
Preceded by	Mike Cierpiot
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 112th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2015
Preceded by	Paul Wieland
Personal details
Born	(1977-01-06) January 6, 1977 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Amanda
Children	5
Residence	Jefferson County
Education	Southeast Missouri State University (BA)

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. Hartmann, Margaret (18 April 2018). "After Top Republicans Abandon Him, Missouri Governor Greitens Vows He Won't Resign". New York Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
2. "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 by Mike Cierpiot	Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives 2017–present	Incumbent