Edgar Glenn Harvey Emery[1] (May 25, 1950 – August 6, 2021) was an American businessman, engineer, and politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing parts of southwestern Missouri.
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Member of the Missouri Senate from the 31st district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | David Pearce |
Succeeded by | Rick Brattin |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 126th district | |
In office January 2003 – January 5, 2011 | |
Succeeded by | Denny Hoskins |
Personal details | |
Born | Nevada, Missouri, U.S. | May 25, 1950
Died | August 6, 2021 Columbia, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rebecca Emery |
Children | 4 |
Education | Missouri University of Science and Technology (BS) |
Early life and education
editEmery was a native of Vernon County, Missouri, where his family was active in the feed and grain business. Emery earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.[2]
Career
editFrom 1981 to 1984, Emery worked as an executive at Texaco. He later worked as an engineering consultant.[3]
Missouri House of Representatives
editEmery served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011, representing the 126th district. In 2007, Emery served as chair of the House Utilities Committee.
Missouri Senate
editEmery was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2012 with 64% of the vote over Democrat Charles A. Burton.[4] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Senate in 2010.[5] During the 2017 legislative session, Emery served as chair of the Senate Government Reform Committee and vice chair of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment Committee. During his final term in the Senate, Emery served as chair of the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee.[6]
2022 congressional campaign
editAfter incumbent Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler declared her candidacy for the 2022 United States Senate election in Missouri, Emery declared his candidacy for Missouri's 4th congressional district.[7]
Political positions
editEmery opposed the expansion of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.[8][9] He was a 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.[10]
Personal life
editEmery and his wife, Rebecca, had four children. They lived in Lamar, Missouri.[5] On August 3, 2021, Emery collapsed during a campaign event from what was described as a heart problem. He was hospitalized in Columbia, Missouri, and died there three days later, on August 6.[11][12]
Electoral history
editState representative
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 7,904 | 66.85% | ||
Democratic | Douglas J. Sprouls | 3,920 | 33.15% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 12,133 | 73.67% | +6.82 | |
Democratic | Richard Meyer | 4,336 | 26.33% | −6.82 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 9,581 | 69.94% | −3.73 | |
Democratic | Rich Meyer | 4,118 | 30.06% | +3.73 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ed Emery | 11,419 | 66.88% | −3.06 | |
Democratic | Linda Marie Crane | 5,654 | 33.12% | +3.06 |
State senate
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Parson | 14,518 | 47.38% | ||
Republican | Larry D. Wilson | 9,590 | 31.30% | ||
Republican | Ed Emery | 6,533 | 21.32% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 10,110 | 45.97% | +24.64 | |
Republican | Scott Largent | 9,605 | 43.67% | ||
Republican | Dave Morris | 2,279 | 10.36% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 49,993 | 63.79% | +6.56 | |
Democratic | Charles A. (Charlie) Burton | 28,375 | 36.21% | −6.56 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Ed Emery | 17,320 | 74.99% | +29.02 | |
Republican | Bill Yarberry | 5,777 | 25.01% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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
edit- ^ "Ed Emery".
- ^ "Legislator of the Week: Missouri State Senator Ed Emery". www.alec.org. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Edgar Emery's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012". Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ed Emery's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Ed Emery (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2021-06-11). "Ed Emery announces bid for Congress". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Reid, Alvin (June 17, 2014). "State Sen. Ed Emery Suggests It's His Way or the Highway". St. Louis Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ Jackson, Dylan; Fillion, Max (October 6, 2016). "State Sen. Emery denounces public education at GOP rally". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Missouri GOP congressional candidate Ed Emery dies at 71". Journal-Courier. Associated Press. August 7, 2021. Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Former State Senator Ed Emery of Lamar has passed away". Fourstates Homepage. Nexstar Media Group. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official results". Missouri Secretary of State. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Archived from the original on June 15, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2020.