Dean Plocher Do you have a photo that could go here? Click here to submit it for this profile! * * * Republican Party Candidate, Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Tenure 2016 - Present Term ends 2023 Years in position Compensation Base salary $36,813/year Per diem $124/day Elections and appointments Last elected November 3, 2020 Next election November 8, 2022 Contact Official website Official Twitter Campaign website Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Personal LinkedIn Dean Plocher (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 89. He assumed office on January 6, 2016. His current term ends on January 4, 2023. Plocher (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 89. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 2, 2022. Plocher was elected state House majority floor leader on January 6, 2021.[1] ## Contents * 1 Sponsored legislation * 2 Committee assignments * 2.1 2017 legislative session * 3 Elections * 3.1 2022 * 3.2 2020 * 3.3 2018 * 3.3.1 General election * 3.3.2 Democratic primary election * 3.3.3 Republican primary election * 3.4 2016 * 3.5 2015 * 4 Campaign themes * 4.1 2022 * 4.2 2020 * 5 Campaign donors * 5.1 2016 * 6 Scorecards * 6.1 2021 * 6.2 2020 * 6.3 2019 * 6.4 2018 * 6.5 2017 * 6.6 2016 * 7 See also * 8 External links * 9 Footnotes ## Sponsored legislation[edit] ## Committee assignments[edit] This membership information was last updated in March 2021. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org. #### 2019-2020 Plocher was assigned to the following committees: * Joint Committee on Administrative Rules * House General Laws Committee, Chair ### 2017 legislative session[edit] At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees: Missouri committee assignments, 2017 • Economic Development • Utilities, Vice chair ## Elections[edit] ### 2022[edit] See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022 General election ##### General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Incumbent Dean Plocher and Luke Barber are running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 8, 2022. Candidate | | Dean Plocher (R) | Luke Barber (D) * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Democratic primary election ##### Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Luke Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 2, 2022. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Luke Barber | 100.0 | 3,062 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,062 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Republican primary election ##### Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Incumbent Dean Plocher advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 2, 2022. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Dean Plocher | 100.0 | 3,766 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,766 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ### 2020[edit] See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020 General election ##### General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Incumbent Dean Plocher defeated Luke Barber in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Dean Plocher (R) | 59.6 | 15,200 | Luke Barber (D) | 40.4 | 10,283 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 25,483 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Democratic primary election ##### Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Luke Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 4, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Luke Barber | 100.0 | 5,683 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,683 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Republican primary election ##### Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Incumbent Dean Plocher advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 4, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Dean Plocher | 100.0 | 3,410 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,410 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ### 2018[edit] See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018 #### General election[edit] Incumbent Dean Plocher defeated Kevin Fitzgerald in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on November 6, 2018. General election ##### General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Dean Plocher (R) | 58.4 | 12,922 | Kevin Fitzgerald (D) | 41.6 | 9,212 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,134 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. #### Democratic primary election[edit] Kevin Fitzgerald advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 7, 2018. Democratic primary election ##### Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Kevin Fitzgerald | 100.0 | 5,222 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,222 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. #### Republican primary election[edit] Incumbent Dean Plocher advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 on August 7, 2018. Republican primary election ##### Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Dean Plocher | 100.0 | 3,979 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,979 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ### 2016[edit] See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2016 Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Dean Plocher defeated Jack Schilligo in the Missouri House of Representatives District 89 general election.[2] Missouri House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Republican | Dean Plocher Incumbent | 65.10% | 15,310 | Democratic | Jack Schilligo | 34.90% | 8,207 Total Votes | 23,517 Source: Missouri Secretary of State Jack Schilligo ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Democratic primary.[3][4] Missouri House of Representatives, District 89 Democratic Primary, 2016 Party | Candidate | Democratic | Jack Schilligo (unopposed) Incumbent Dean Plocher ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 89 Republican primary.[5][6] Missouri House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2016 Party | Candidate | Republican | Dean Plocher Incumbent (unopposed) ### 2015[edit] See also: Missouri state legislative special elections, 2015 A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 89 was called for November 3.[7] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 15.[8] The seat was vacant following John Diehl's (R) resignation on May 14, 2015. He resigned after he admitted to exchanging text messages with an intern that were of a sexual nature.[9] Al Gerber (D) was defeated by Dean Plocher (R) in the special election.[8][10] Missouri House of Representatives, District 89, Special Election, 2015 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Republican | Dean Plocher | 60.2% | 3,462 | Democratic | Al Gerber | 39.8% | 2,289 Total Votes | 5,751 ## Campaign themes[edit] ### 2022[edit] #### Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Dean Plocher has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Dean Plocher, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? * 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Read the 2021 report for more information about that year's respondents. * 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Representative Kat Cammack, and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents. Help improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info. ### 2020[edit] Dean Plocher did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. ## Campaign donors[edit] * * * Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. 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Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. * * * Dean Plocher campaign contribution history Year | Office | Result | Contributions 2018 | Missouri House of Representatives District 89 | ✔ | $198,361 2016 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 89 | ✔ | $60,470 2015 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 89, special election | ✔ | $40,354 Grand total raised | $299,185 Source: Follow the Money ### 2018 Missouri House of Representatives District 89 2018 election - Campaign Contributions Top individual contributors to Dean Plocher's campaign in 2018 HASTINGS, REED | $2,600.00 SIMON, JOHN G | $2,600.00 STROBEL II, GEORGE LEWIS | $2,600.00 GORI, BETH | $2,500.00 GORI, RANDY | $2,500.00 Total Raised in 2018 | $198,361.47 Source: Follow the Money ### 2016[edit] Plocher won re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Plocher raised a total of $60,470. Missouri House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions Top contributors to Dean Plocher's campaign in 2016 Stewart, Robert| $5,200 Missouri Freedom Cmte| $2,500 Oleary, James| $1,500 Onder Shelton Oleary & Peterson| $1,357 Brown & Crouppen| $1,000 Total raised in 2016| $60,470 Source: Follow the Money ## Scorecards[edit] See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Missouri A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety. Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number. Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Missouri scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org. ### 2021 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2021, click [show]. In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14. * Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. * The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. ### 2020 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2020, click [show]. In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5. * National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. * NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. * Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. * The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. ### 2019 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2019, click [show]. In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30 * NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. * The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. ### 2018 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2018, click [show]. In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18. * Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. * NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. * Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. * Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. * The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. ### 2017 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show]. In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13. * Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. * Missouri Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. * NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. * Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. * Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. * The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. ### 2016 To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show]. In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13. * Associated Industries of Missouri: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. * Missouri Alliance for Freedom Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government." * NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. * National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. * Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. * American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. * United for Missouri: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position. ## See also[edit] 2022 Elections What's on the ballot? 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U.S. Congress State executives State legislature State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Newsletters The Heart of the Primaries The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel Union Station ## External links[edit] * Search Google News for this topic Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 89 * Website * Facebook Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 89 * Website * Twitter Personal * Facebook * LinkedIn | | ## Footnotes[edit] 1. ↑ The Missouri Times, "Vescovo officially elected Speaker of the House," January 6, 2021 2. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016 3. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016 4. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016 5. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016 6. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016 7. ↑ Office of the Missouri Governor, "Gov. Nixon sets Nov. 3 as date for special elections to fill House seats for 29th District, 36th District and 89th District," accessed July 29, 2015 8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Missouri Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Special Elections November 3, 2015," accessed August 24, 2015 9. ↑ kmov.com, "Missouri a House Speaker Resigns after intern text messages," accessed May 14, 2015 10. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Special - Legislative District 89 - November 3, 2015," accessed November 3, 2015 Political offices Preceded by \- | Missouri House of Representatives District 89 2016-Present | Succeeded by [show] Current members of the Missouri House of Representatives Leadership Speaker of the House:Rob Vescovo Representatives District 1 Allen Andrews (R) District 2 J. 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