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Dixon is a conservative in thought; he is centered on crime prevention and public safety, tax reform, and likes the idea of a more limited government. |
Dixon is a conservative in thought; he is centered on crime prevention and public safety, tax reform, and likes the idea of a more limited government, with the exception of the government deciding who should marry whom and when a woman can make decisions regarding her own healthcare.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wicentowski |first1=Danny |title=Bob Dixon, GOP Candidate for Governor, Reportedly Lived as Gay Man Until "Religious Experience" |url=https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2015/07/24/bob-dixon-gop-candidate-for-governor-reportedly-lived-as-gay-man-until-religious-experience |publisher=Riverfront Times |accessdate=4 January 2019}}</ref> |
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Bob Dixon | |
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Presiding Commissioner of Greene County Elect | |
Assuming office January 2019 | |
Succeeding | Bob Cirtin[1] |
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 30th district | |
Assumed office January 5, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Norma Champion[2] |
Succeeded by | Lincoln Hough[3] (elect) |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 140th district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 5, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Charlie Ballard[4] |
Succeeded by | Lincoln Hough[5] |
Personal details | |
Born | [6] | May 27, 1969
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Amanda Dixon |
Residence(s) | Springfield, Missouri |
Alma mater | Drury University (BS, MEd)[7] |
Website | bobdixon |
Bob Dixon (born May 27, 1969) is an American Republican politician currently serving the Missouri State Senate. He formerly served in the Missouri House of Representatives.
A resident of Springfield, Missouri, Dixon was first elected to the House in 2002 and served four terms. Between 2004 and 2008 he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and chaired the House Transportation Committee.
Academic background
Dixon has a Master of Education degree in Human Services and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, both from Drury University. Dixon graduated high school from the Christian Schools of Springfield. He is a member of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society.
Personal life
Dixon lived as a homosexual for five years as a teenager, attributing his sexual orientation to abuse he endured as a child. In his early 20's, he renounced homosexuality and declared himself heterosexual.[8] He is currently married and he and his wife, Amanda, have three daughters: Grace, Rose, and Olivia. They live in Springfield, Missouri where they are regular members of a local church.
Organization memberships
Dixon is member to the Rogersville, Springfield, and Strafford chambers of commerce, as well as the Missouri Farm Bureau, the James River Basin Partnership, the North Springfield Betterment Association, the Kiwanis Club of Springfield North, and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Dixon serves on the Board of Trustees of the History Museum for Springfield-Greene County, the board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails Council, Inc. and the Board of Associates of New Covenant Academy. Dixon and his wife also serve on the Association of Evangel University Family and Friends Executive Council.
Political positions
Dixon is a conservative in thought; he is centered on crime prevention and public safety, tax reform, and likes the idea of a more limited government, with the exception of the government deciding who should marry whom and when a woman can make decisions regarding her own healthcare.[9]
Committee and task force service
Dixon is serving or has served on the following House committees:
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- Standing Committee on Economic Development
- Trade and Cultural Affairs
- Criminal Justice Task Force
- Internet Cyber Crime Task force
Electoral history
Dixon briefly entered the 2016 gubernatorial election, announcing his bid in July 2015[10] and then dropping out of the race four months later.[11]
Date | Position | Status | Opponent | Result | Vote share | Top-opponent vote share |
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2002 | State Representative | Open-seat | Christiaan Horton (D) | Elected | 64.00%[12] | 36.00% |
2004 | State Representative | Incumbent | Ran unopposed | Re-elected | 100.00%[13] | 0% |
2006 | State Representative | Incumbent | Tonya Cunningham (D), Bill Boone (L) | Re-elected | 63.25%[14] | 33.94% (Cunningham) |
2008 | State Representative | Incumbent | Ran unopposed | Re-elected | 100.00%[15] | 0% |
2010 | State Senator | Open-seat | Michael Hoeman (D) | Elected | 64.85%[16] | 35.15% |
2014 | State Senator | Incumbent | Ran unopposed | Re-elected | 100.00%[17] | 0% |
2018 | Greene County Presiding Commissioner | Open-seat | Sara Lampe (D) | TBD | ??%[18] | ??% |
References
- ^ https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/greene-county-voters-choose-dixon-for-presiding-commissioner/1578536779
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=642040
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=793610
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=27496
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=446413
- ^ https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/bluebook/2003-2004/147-211.pdf
- ^ https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/bluebook/2003-2004/147-211.pdf
- ^ "Mo. lawmaker: Child abuse turned me gay". USA Today. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Wicentowski, Danny. "Bob Dixon, GOP Candidate for Governor, Reportedly Lived as Gay Man Until "Religious Experience"". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Griffin, Marshall (July 20, 2015). "Bob Dixon announces run for Republican nomination for Missouri governor". KWMU. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Zimpfer, Travis (November 23, 2015). "Dixon ends bid for GOP governor's nomination". The Missouri Times. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=27496
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=181629
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=309724
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=446413
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=642040
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=793610
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=849957
- Official Manual, State of Missouri Jefferson City, MO: Secretary of State.