Denny Hoskins
2025 - Present
2029
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Denny Hoskins (Republican Party) is the Missouri Secretary of State. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Hoskins (Republican Party) ran for election for Missouri Secretary of State. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Denny Hoskins was born in Jefferson County, Missouri. He graduated from Fatima High School. Hoskins served in the Missouri Army National Guard, receiving honorable discharge in 2000. Hoskins earned a B.S./B.A. in accounting from Central Missouri State University. His professional experience includes working as a tax manager, business owner, consulting manager, financial planner and analyst, and principal at a CPA firm.[1]
Political career
Missouri Secretary of State (2025 - Present)
Hoskins was elected as Missouri's secretary of state on November 5, 2024. He was sworn into office on January 13, 2025, succeeding Jay Ashcroft (R).
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri Secretary of State
Denny Hoskins defeated Barbara Phifer, Carl Herman Freese, and Jerome H. Bauer in the general election for Missouri Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Denny Hoskins (R) | 57.7 | 1,677,902 | |
| Barbara Phifer (D) | 39.7 | 1,154,090 | ||
 | Carl Herman Freese (L) | 1.7 | 49,113 | |
| Jerome H. Bauer (G) | 1.0 | 29,012 | ||
| Total votes: 2,910,117 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Barbara Phifer defeated Monique Williams and Haley Jacobson in the Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Phifer | 40.9 | 146,562 | |
| Monique Williams | 34.4 | 123,386 | ||
| Haley Jacobson | 24.7 | 88,670 | ||
| Total votes: 358,618 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Denny Hoskins | 24.4 | 157,284 | |
| Shane Schoeller | 16.8 | 108,435 | ||
| Mike Carter | 14.3 | 91,956 | ||
| Dean Plocher | 13.5 | 86,757 | ||
| Mary Coleman | 11.3 | 73,024 | ||
| Valentina Gomez | 7.5 | 48,003 | ||
| Jamie Corley | 7.2 | 46,383 | ||
| Adam Schwadron | 5.0 | 32,388 | ||
| Total votes: 644,230 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Rowden (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Carl Herman Freese advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Herman Freese | 100.0 | 2,412 |
| Total votes: 2,412 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 21
Incumbent Denny Hoskins defeated Mark Bliss in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Denny Hoskins (R) | 79.8 | 61,698 | |
| Mark Bliss (L) | 20.2 | 15,595 | ||
| Total votes: 77,293 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 21
Incumbent Denny Hoskins advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 21 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Denny Hoskins | 100.0 | 21,430 | |
| Total votes: 21,430 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri State Senate District 21
Mark Bliss advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri State Senate District 21 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Bliss | 100.0 | 151 | |
| Total votes: 151 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate 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 David Pearce (R) did not seek re-election.
Denny Hoskins defeated ElGene Ver Dught and Bill Wayne in the Missouri State Senate District 21 general election.[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Denny Hoskins |
67.63% | 50,288 | |
| Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught | 26.88% | 19,988 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Wayne | 5.48% | 4,077 | |
| Total Votes | 74,353 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
ElGene Ver Dught ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 21 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught (unopposed) | |
Denny Hoskins defeated Mike McGhee in the Missouri State Senate District 21 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Denny Hoskins |
58.51% | 11,219 | |
| Republican | Mike McGhee | 41.49% | 7,954 | |
| Total Votes | 19,173 | |||
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 Denny Hoskins was unopposed in the Republican primary. Daniel Plemons was unopposed in the Constitution Party primary. Hoskins defeated Plemons in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Denny Hoskins Incumbent |
79.5% | 6,421 | |
| Constitution | Daniel Plemons | 20.5% | 1,652 | |
| Total Votes | 8,073 | |||
2012
Hoskins won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 54. Hoskins ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Nancy Maxwell (D) and Eddie Osborne (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Denny Hoskins Incumbent |
62% | 9,342 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Maxwell | 29.9% | 4,511 | |
| Independent | Eddie Osborne | 8% | 1,211 | |
| Total Votes | 15,064 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Hoskins won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Denny Hoskins (R)
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5,292 | |||
| Courtney Cole (D) | 3,480 | |||
| Bill Wayne (L) | 376 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hoskins ran for District 121 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Jim Jackson.[11]
Hoskins raised $54,762 for his campaign.[12]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Denny Hoskins (R) | 7,008 | 50.4% | ||
| Jim Jackson (D) | 6,886 | 49.6% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Denny Hoskins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Hoskins' campaign website stated the following:
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PROTECTING THE UNBORN
DEFENDING ELECTION INTEGRITY
STANDING AGAINST THE WOKE AGENDA
PROTECTING MISSOURI FARMLAND
STANDING FOR MISSOURI VALUES
DEFENDING YOUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS |
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| —Denny Hoskins' campaign website (2024)[14] | ||
2020
Denny Hoskins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Hoskins' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Taxes & Governmental Efficiency
- Excerpt: "I will continue to support lower taxes, which means more money back in your pocket. My belief is that government should spend within its means and maintain a balanced budget."
Protecting our Seniors
- Excerpt: "I will fight to take care of our seniors during retirement."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will continue to support funding for our public schools and universities."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "I would be proactive in promoting new business, new jobs and economic development in Johnson County. I will fight for our fair share of governmental resources."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "I understand the many sacrifices the men and women of our Armed Forces have made to our great State and Country. Their commitment and sacrifices should be commended and we should support programs and aid to honor our active duty military and veterans."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Hoskins is married with two children. He has been a member of the Accounting Students Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity, Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Holden Chamber of Commerce, Johnson County C.L.I.M.B. Board, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, and the Warrensburg Rotary.
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hoskins was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Education and Workforce Development
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Tax Policy
2021-2022
Hoskins was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Insurance and Banking Committee
2019-2020
Hoskins was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Small Business and Industry Committee, Chairman
- Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development |
| • Insurance and Banking |
| • Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hoskins served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Higher Education |
As Speaker Pro Tem, Hoskins served ex officio on all other House committees.
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hoskins served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations - Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Budget |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hoskins served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Budget |
| • Higher Education |
| • Veterans |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hoskins served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development |
| • Budget |
| • Higher Education |
| • Veterans |
Sponsored legislation
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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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2020
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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.
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Senator Denny Hoskins, CPA," accessed December 12, 2024
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hoskins' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Denny Hoskins' campaign website, “Key Issues,” accessed September 25, 2024
- ↑ "dennyhoskins," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hoskins
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| Preceded by Jay Ashcroft (R) |
Missouri Secretary of State 2025-Present |
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Missouri State Senate District 21 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Kurtis Gregory (R) |
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Missouri House of Representatives District 54 2009-2017 |
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