Peggy McGaugh
2023 - Present
2027
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Peggy McGaugh (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 7. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
McGaugh (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 7. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Peggy McGaugh lives in Carroll County, Missouri. McGaugh's career experience includes working as the Carroll County clerk. McGaugh served as the treasurer of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities, the president of the Missouri Association of Counties, and the vice president of the Missouri Public Entities Labor Relations Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
McGaugh was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration and Accounts Committee, Vice Chair
- Children and Families Committee
- Elections and Elected Officials Committee, Chair
2021-2022
McGaugh was assigned to the following committees:
- Administration and Accounts Committee, Vice-Chair
- Administrative Oversight Committee
- Budget Committee
- Elections and Elected Officials Committee, Vice-Chair
2019-2020
McGaugh 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 7
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh defeated Terrence Fiala in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh (R) | 81.3 | 14,797 | |
 | Terrence Fiala (D) | 18.7 | 3,395 | |
| Total votes: 18,192 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7
Terrence Fiala advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terrence Fiala | 100.0 | 846 |
| Total votes: 846 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh | 100.0 | 6,610 | |
| Total votes: 6,610 | ||||
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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 7
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh defeated Joshua Vance in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh (R) | 80.8 | 10,862 | |
| Joshua Vance (D) | 19.2 | 2,587 | ||
| Total votes: 13,449 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7
Joshua Vance advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joshua Vance | 100.0 | 879 | |
| Total votes: 879 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 7 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh | 100.0 | 5,068 | |
| Total votes: 5,068 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rusty Black (R)
2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh (R) | 100.0 | 15,328 | |
| Total votes: 15,328 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh | 100.0 | 4,580 | |
| Total votes: 4,580 | ||||
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2018
Regular election
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh defeated Rick Mellon in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh (R) | 66.9 | 9,534 | |
| Rick Mellon (D) | 33.1 | 4,711 | |
| Total votes: 14,245 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Rick Mellon advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Mellon | 100.0 | 2,783 |
| Total votes: 2,783 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh | 100.0 | 4,663 | |
| Total votes: 4,663 | ||||
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Special election
A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 39 was held on February 6, 2018. The filing deadline for candidates to run in this election was December 15, 2017.[2]
The seat became vacant in October 2017 after Joe Don McGaugh (R) was appointed to the 8th Circuit Court in Carroll County, Missouri.[3]
Peggy McGaugh (R) defeated Ethan Perkinson (D) in the special election.[2][4]
General election
Special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Peggy McGaugh defeated Ethan Perkinson in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on February 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peggy McGaugh (R) | 64.3 | 1,945 | |
| Ethan Perkinson (D) | 35.7 | 1,081 | |
| Total votes: 3,026 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Peggy McGaugh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Peggy McGaugh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Peggy McGaugh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Peggy McGaugh participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 22, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Peggy McGaugh's responses follow below.[5]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Rural sustainability including jobs in the Agriculture industry; Quality Schools in all areas of the State and improving roads and bridges in the farm to market corridor as well as throughout the State[6][7] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | 1. Strong fiscal policy regarding government expenditures and revenues and addressing the State budget
2. Infrastructure development as a key driver in economic development.
3. Educational policies that allow for a world class education at all levels to develop a ready workforce for jobs.Cite error: Invalid |
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Peggy McGaugh answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | My Mom and Dad who encouraged me all my life, my husband who supports me in my new job and my son who paved the way for me to succeed in his former position as Missouri State Representative in the 39th District.[7] | ” |
| “ | The Seven Minute Difference by Allyson Lewis[7] | ” |
| “ | Honesty, Integrity and a love for service.[7] | ” |
| “ | The ability to listen with an open mind and heart and follow through with commitments[7] | ” |
| “ | To be available to your constituents and represent their needs.[7] | ” |
| “ | That I succesfully represented the needs of the district that resulted in positive change.[7] | ” |
| “ | The death of President John F Kennedy at the age of 5[7] | ” |
| “ | I think it is very helpful to have government experience to serve effectively now that term limits limits allows for a shorter time to learn the process.[7] | ” |
| “ | Infrastructure and Workforce development.[7] | ” |
| “ | One where the needs of the people we serve are met through cooperation and support of each other’s role in government.[7] | ” |
| “ | Networking is absolutely one of the most important things a new representative can do to develop relationships inside and outside the Capitol.[7] | ” |
| “ | A fair and balanced district with contiguous lines in order for the constituents to understand who their Representative is and can easily reach out for services[7] | ” |
| “ | My assigned committees allow me to utilize my expertise after 30 years in County government allowing me to continue working for my constituents at a higher level.[7] | ” |
| “ | I look forward to a leadership position as my tenure continues.[7] | ” |
| “ | I am in the right place at the right time in the Missouri House of Representatives and look forward to being an effective policy maker there.[7] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Representative McGaugh had the distinct honor of serving nearly six four-year terms as Carroll County Clerk until winning a special election in February of 2018, for Missouri House District 39, as successor to her son, Judge Joe Don McGaugh. Representative McGaugh was previously a member of the Secretary of State’s voter integrity task force and decided to make the transition from the county government to the state government so that she could advocate for free and fair elections. Additionally, she wants greater economic development for rural communities and to increase the number of jobs in those areas. Is there anything you would like to add? She has served a total of 32 years in the Carroll County Clerk’s office; is the former Treasurer of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities; served as the President of the statewide organization, Missouri Association of Counties in 2009, representing all County elected officials of the State; and serves as the Vice President of the Missouri Public Entities Labor Relations Association.[7] |
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| —Peggy McGaugh[8] | ||
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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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2019
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Peggy McGaugh," accessed March 30, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Missouri Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Special Election February 6, 2018," accessed October 5, 2017
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Missouri Rep. McGaugh Appointed as Judge in Carroll County," October 19, 2017
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "February 6, 2018 Special Election Results," accessed April 4, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Peggy McGaugh's responses," August 22, 2018
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rusty Black (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 7 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 39 2018-2023 |
Succeeded by Doug Richey (R) |
