Bruce Sassmann
2023 - Present
2027
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Bruce Sassmann (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 61. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Sassmann (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 61. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Bruce Sassmann was born in Washington, Missouri. Sassmann graduated from Bland High School in 1968. He earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University in 1973 and an associate degree in funeral service from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in 1981. Sassmann's career experience includes owning and operating a convenience store.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Sassmann was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Sassmann was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Bruce Sassmann won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann (R) | 100.0 | 18,166 | |
| Total votes: 18,166 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Bruce Sassmann defeated Paul Stratman and Brian Tharp in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann | 53.0 | 4,494 | |
 | Paul Stratman | 39.9 | 3,383 | |
| Brian Tharp | 7.1 | 600 | ||
| Total votes: 8,477 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Bruce Sassmann won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann (R) | 100.0 | 12,874 | |
| Total votes: 12,874 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Bruce Sassmann advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 61 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann | 100.0 | 6,288 | |
| Total votes: 6,288 | ||||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 62
Bruce Sassmann defeated Nancy Ragan in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 62 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann (R) | 79.6 | 14,429 | |
| Nancy Ragan (D) | 20.4 | 3,703 | |
| Total votes: 18,132 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 62
Nancy Ragan advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 62 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nancy Ragan | 100.0 | 993 |
| Total votes: 993 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 62
Bruce Sassmann defeated Tom Reed and Chris Beyer in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 62 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bruce Sassmann | 40.6 | 3,161 | |
| Tom Reed | 34.7 | 2,708 | |
| Chris Beyer | 24.7 | 1,924 | |
| Total votes: 7,793 | ||||
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2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Tom Hurst defeated Bruce Sassmann in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Tom Hurst Incumbent |
67.7% | 4,563 |
| Bruce Sassmann | 32.3% | 2,182 |
| Total Votes | 6,745 | |
2012
Sassmann ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 62. Sassmann was defeated by Tom Hurst in the August 7 primary election.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tom Hurst |
32.7% | 2,204 |
| Bruce Sassmann | 21.5% | 1,447 |
| Chris Brundick | 16.7% | 1,122 |
| Stephen Wieberg | 13.3% | 897 |
| Chris Mertz | 10.9% | 732 |
| Eldon L. Kelley | 2.6% | 175 |
| Matthew Combs | 2.4% | 159 |
| Total Votes | 6,736 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 61 |
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 61 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Bruce Sassmann," accessed January 23, 2021
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Aaron Griesheimer (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 61 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Tom Hurst (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 62 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Sherri Gallick (R) |
