Mike Cierpiot (born January 14, 1953) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate.[1] He represents the 30th District, which encompasses a part of Jackson County.
Mike Cierpiot | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Will Kraus |
| House Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office August 2015 – November 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Rob Vescovo |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 8th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – November 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Marshall |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 30th district | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Yates |
| Succeeded by | Chris Molendorp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1953 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Connie J. Cierpiot |
| Children | Patrick and Lucas Cierpiot |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri–Kansas City |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Network engineer |
Personal life
editCierpiot was born January 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] He was educated at Longview Community College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City.[3] He is married to Connie J. Cierpiot, who also served in the Missouri House of Representatives,[4] and they have two sons and two grandchildren.[5]
In addition to his career as a legislator, Cierpiot was once a network engineer for AT&T.[6]
Cierpiot and his family attend First Church of the Nazarene, in Blue Springs.
Political career
editCierpiot served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2011 until 2017.[7] From 2011 to 2013, he represented District 56. From 2013 to 2017, he represented District 30. Before becoming a representative, he was a committee member of the Jackson County Republican Party from 1993 to 2003.[8] Due to Missouri's term limits, Cierpiot term as a state representative ended in 2018.[9]
In November after the 2012 election, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader.[10] In August 2015, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Majority Floor Leader.
In November 2017, Cierpiot won a special election to the Missouri Senate 50-42% in District 8.[11]
Electoral history
editState representative
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 10,370 | 63.40% | +0.84 | |
| Democratic | Dave Coffman | 5,986 | 36.60% | −0.84 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 11,335 | 60.81% | −2.59 | |
| Democratic | Shere Alam | 7,306 | 39.19% | +2.59 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 7,329 | 100.00% | +39.19 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 15,509 | 100.00% | ||
State Senate
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 12,852 | 50.34% | −49.66 | |
| Democratic | Hillary Shields | 10,872 | 42.59% | +42.59 | |
| Independent | Jacob Turk | 1,806 | 7.07 | +7.07 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 16,836 | 89.02% | ||
| Republican | Leonard Jonas Hughes IV | 2,076 | 10.98% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 41,150 | 54.66% | +4.32 | |
| Democratic | Hillary Shields | 34,127 | 45.34% | +3.75 | |
| Total votes | 75,277 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 38,018 | 55.81% | +1.15 | |
| Democratic | Antoine Jennings | 30,100 | 44.19% | −1.15 | |
| Total votes | 68,118 | 100.00% | |||
Legislative assignments
editIn addition to his position as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Mike Cierpiot is an ex officio member of all committees of the House, as well as a member of the following committees:[20]
- Elementary And Secondary Education
- Leadership For Missouri Issue Development (vice chair)
- Utilities (communications, energy, environmental and transportation)[21]
- Issue Development Standing Committee On Cowboy Caucus On Agricultural Issues
- Missouri Sportsman Issue Development
- Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise
- Oral Health Issue Development
Political views
editCierpiot describes himself as a conservative, and favors reducing government restrictions on business. He has expressed support for the use of tax incentives in an attempt to attract business to Missouri.[22] He has expressed concern that western cities in Missouri are losing jobs to Kansas.[23]
On September 12, 2012, Cierpiot voted to overturn Governor Jay Nixon's veto of SB749. The bill allowed health insurance providers to refuse to provide coverage for contraception based on moral convictions.[24]
In 2012, Cierpiot endorsed the Missouri Public Prayer Amendment to the state constitution, which was approved by Missouri voters on August 7, 2012.[25]
In 2014, Cierpiot voted in favor of reducing income taxes on individuals in Missouri,[26] and against the use of red light cameras in the state.[27]
Cierpiot has received consistent "A" ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund,[28][29] an 82% rating from the American Conservative Union,[30] and a 96% rating from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, one of the highest in the Missouri House of Representatives.[31]
References
edit- ^ "Mike Cierpiot". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ "Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot (R-MO 30th District)". Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Representative Mike Cierpiot
- ^ "A RESOLUTION congratulating Mike Cierpiot on his election to the Missouri General Assembly". Jackson County Legislature. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot Biography". Missouri House of Reps. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot: R-Jackson County (30)". Missouri Digital News. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Pulley, Russ. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership". Lee's Summit Journal. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Republican Mike Cierpiot hangs on to win KC area seat in Missouri Senate". kansascity. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
- ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Kander, Jason. "Nov 6, 2012 General Election". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "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. 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.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Cierpiot". Openstates.org. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Missouri House of Representatives". Description of House Committees. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ Pulley, Russ. "Forum features House hopefuls". Lee's Summit Journal. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Fox, Jeff. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership role". The Examiner. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Missouri Lawmaker's Decide Your Boss Can Make Your Healthcare Decisions". Pro Choice Missouri. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "The Missouri Prayer Amendment". Prayeramendment.org. Archived from the original on 16 November 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "HB 1295 - Reduces Income Tax Rates - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "HB 1557 - Authorizes the Use of Red Light Cameras - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart.
- ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | Missouri". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | Missouri". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot; Recent Interest Group Ratings". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Rating Group: Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2013 Positions". Project Vote Smart.
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